Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has entered electoral politics by launching her own party, Janneeti Bharat. She has announced plans to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections from Mirzapur Sadar.
Divya Mittal Announces New Political Party
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced the formation of her political party, Janneeti Bharat, marking a new chapter in her career. On October 15, 2026, she announced the party’s formation through a video message and confirmed that it would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Mittal, who previously served in administrative roles in Uttar Pradesh, said her political initiative aims to put citizens at the centre of decision-making. She has argued that people should have a meaningful role in governance beyond election campaigns.
Mirzapur Sadar to Be Her Electoral Battleground
Mittal has announced that she will contest the upcoming Assembly election from Mirzapur Sadar, a constituency where she previously served as District Magistrate. Her administrative experience in the district has brought renewed attention to her political entry.
Her announcement comes ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, with the launch of a new party adding another player to the state’s political landscape.
Three Key Promises of Janneeti Bharat
Mittal has outlined three central principles for her party: public participation, decisions based on people’s needs, and accountability. She has said her objective is to change how politics works by making governance more responsive to ordinary citizens.
The party’s performance will depend on how these principles are translated into a detailed election agenda and how effectively it builds an organisation at the grassroots level.
From Administration to Electoral Politics
Mittal belongs to the 2013 IAS batch and served in several administrative roles in Uttar Pradesh before leaving the service. Her transition from bureaucracy to electoral politics marks a significant career shift, particularly given her previous association with Mirzapur.
With her announcement, the focus now turns to Janneeti Bharat’s organisational plans, policy commitments and campaign in Mirzapur Sadar ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.