UP: Divya Mittal quits IAS to launch new political party 'Jan Niti Bharat'; what it will focus on?
Former IAS officer in UP Divya Mittal has announced the launch of her political party, 'Jan Niti Bharat,' and her intention to contest elections. She made this announcement during a live session on social media, stating that her vision is to formulate policies that place the needs of the common people at the core.
Party's focus
Mittal emphasized that politics should not be about ruling over people, but rather about crafting policies that address their problems. Her party will focus on farmers, small-scale entrepreneurs, women's safety, and increasing public participation in local development.
Three key principles
She outlined three key principles: policies should emerge from the needs of the people; decisions must align with the actual requirements of the public; and equity must be a priority in policy-making. She further stressed that the support extended to any individual should be based on their needs, rather than their caste, religion, or identity.
Mittal said that the response to her political announcement has been highly encouraging. She had shared a contact number for people to reach out, but due to an overwhelming volume of messages, WhatsApp reportedly blocked the number temporarily.
Has previously served as the DM
Mittal has previously served as the District Magistrate (DM) in the Mirzapur and Deoria districts of Uttar Pradesh. She resigned from the IAS after approximately 13 years of service to enter the political arena. During her administrative career, she frequently drew attention for her unique approach to work and the decisions she made.
Prior to the launch of her own party, there were reports that the 'Jansatta Dal' had reached out to her. Additionally, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had also commented on the possibility of her joining his party.
However, by launching 'Jan Niti Bharat,' it appears that Mittal has opted for an independent political platform. Information regarding her constituency, electoral plans, and the party's organizational structure is yet to emerge.