Divya Mittal Enters Politics, Launches Jan Neeti Bharat Party for 2027 UP Polls

Lucknow, October 15, 2026 Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has embarked on a new political journey by launching the Jan Neeti Bharat Party and declaring its intention to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Her decision follows her voluntary retirement from the civil services nearly a month ago, marking a shift after 13 years in administration. With the formation of her own party, Mittal has outlined a vision centred on public participation in governance and greater accountability from elected representatives. Announcing the party’s formation in a video message on X on Thursday, Mittal said its primary focus would be to give citizens a central role in policymaking. She stressed the need for governments to remain answerable to the public throughout their five-year terms, rather than engaging with people primarily during elections. The party’s stated approach places public involvement and accountability at the heart of its political agenda. Presenting her political vision, Mittal said, “Politics rules over you. In Jan Neeti, you will be the ones who rule.” The statement accompanied the announcement of the party’s name and its plans to enter the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Through this message, she highlighted the party’s emphasis on shifting the focus of governance towards citizens and their role in decision-making. The launch marks a new phase in Mittal’s career, taking her from administrative service into independent politics. By choosing to establish her own political outfit, she joins other former civil servants who have left government service before their scheduled retirement to pursue political ambitions. With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, the Jan Neeti Bharat Party has announced its intention to compete in the state’s electoral process, placing public participation and government accountability at the centre of its stated vision.