--- title: "Divya Mittal quits IAS, launches independent political drive in Uttar Pradesh" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/divya-mittal-quits-ias-launches-independent-political-drive-in-uttar-pradesh" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/divya-mittal-quits-ias-launches-independent-political-drive-in-uttar-pradesh" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/divya-mittal-quits-ias-launches-independent-political-drive-in-uttar-pradesh.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/divya-mittal-quits-ias-launches-independent-political-drive-in-uttar-pradesh" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-29T05:25:15.865Z" source_reported: "2026-09-29T04:41:53.000Z" updated: "2026-09-29T06:30:22.596Z" trust_score: 68 critic_score: 85 hype_score: 25 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-29T06:27:50.202Z" --- # Divya Mittal quits IAS, launches independent political drive in Uttar Pradesh *The former civil servant announced on X that she will work directly with people and will not join any political party ahead of the 2027 state election.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 68 of 100, higher is better. Trust 68: multiple outlets and direct quote from Mittal provide corroboration, but no documents or origin‑stated figures. - Craft 85 of 100, higher is better. Critic 85: explains context, separates facts from quotes, includes specific data and notes unknown future steps. - Hype 25 of 100, lower is better. Hype 25: headline is mildly emphatic but body delivers the stated facts without exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Divya Mittal resigned from the IAS after a 13‑year career and announced a political entry on 29 September 2026. - She said she will work directly with people in Uttar Pradesh and will not join any political party. - A video posted on X included her contact phone and WhatsApp numbers for supporters. - The announcement precedes the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election, prompting speculation about her future role. Divya Mittal, a 2013‑batch officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, submitted her resignation from the Indian Administrative Service in August 2026 after thirteen years of service. The Uttar Pradesh government accepted the resignation on 15 September 2026. On Tuesday 29 September 2026 Mittal uploaded a video to X in which she announced her entry into politics. She said she will not join any political party and will begin her political journey in Uttar Pradesh, describing the state as her "karmabhoomi". In the same video she pledged to work directly with the people, taking up their issues, and she shared a phone and WhatsApp number for citizens to contact her. No details were given about contesting an election, forming a party or specific policy plans. The timing of the announcement comes ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly election, a period when political activity in the state is expected to intensify. > I will do politics, but not with any political party. I will do politics with people, > > — Divya Mittal, former IAS officer ## Coverage blindspot No left‑rated outlet ran this story, leaving the left side of the political spectrum without any coverage of Mittal's resignation and political announcement. ## Who covered it Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 25% (2) - Centre: 25% (2) - Right: 50% (4) 12 of 20 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-29T06:27:50.202Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-29T06:30:22.596Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Both the Siasat Daily and the Indian Express noted that Divya Mittal is a 2013‑batch IAS officer who studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore and previously worked as a derivatives trader in London. - The Siasat Daily published Mittal’s video statement in which she said she wants to be the voice of people whose grievances never reach government offices, cited specific cases of a hill‑village school delay and a landless man denied possession, and announced an independent platform that will not join any existing party. - The Indian Express digest did not include any of Mittal’s quoted remarks, the examples of administrative cases she highlighted, or her description of Uttar Pradesh as her ‘karmabhoomi’, leaving those details absent from its coverage. ### Centre - Hindustan Times led on Mittal's independent stance, her intention to work directly with people, and her background as a former IAS officer. The report quoted her statement that she will not join any political party and will do politics with people. The Statesman digest highlighted her independent political debut and mentioned her criticism of governance failures and paper leaks, but did not provide additional detail. ### Right - India TV News digest focused on Mittal's announcement of a new political approach in Uttar Pradesh, stressing that she will not join any party. India Today digest noted that she will stay independent and build a platform around unresolved public issues. Times of India digest added that she aims to address infrastructure, employment and examination paper leaks, calling for collective public participation. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 5 - high: 3 - unknown: 12 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Yes Punjab](https://yespunjab.com/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-enters-politics-says-she-will-not-join-any-party) — Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Enters Politics, Says She Will Not Join Any Party - [uttamhindu.com](https://uttamhindu.com/after-resigning-from-the-ias-divya-mittal-makes-a-major-move-into-politics) — After Resigning From the IAS, Divya Mittal Takes a Big Step Into Politics; Will Contest Elections without Any Party Symbol. - [The Siasat Daily](https://siasat.com/former-ias-divya-mittal-announces-entry-into-politics-from-up-3549718) — Former IAS Divya Mittal announces entry into politics from UP - [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/lucknow/ias-divya-mittal-up-officer-resigned-from-ias-entry-politics-10898613) — Divya Mittal, UP officer who resigned from IAS, announces entry into politics - [News Nation](https://newsnationtv.com/states/uttar-pradesh/former-ias-divya-mittal-politics-entry-who-is-divya-mittal-12589040) — Who Is Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal? She Has Announced Her Intention to Enter Politics. - [पर्दाफाश](https://hindi.pardaphash.com/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-is-ready-to-enter-the-political-arena-she-says-i-will-not-be-afraid-and-i-will-ask-questions) — Former IAS Divya Mittal Announced Her Entry Into Politics, Saying She Will Seek an Account of the Country's 80 Years of Independence. - [tennews.in: National News Portal - Breaking News, Live News, Delhi News, Noida News, National News,](https://tennews.in/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-announces-political-entry-rules-out-joining-any-party) — Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces political entry, rules out joining any party - tennews.in: National News Portal - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/divya-mittal-joins-politics-independent-candidate-uttar-pradesh-quits-ias-will-do-politics-with-people-101790656048883.html) — Divya Mittal announces political plunge after quitting IAS, says 'will work directly with people' - [The Statesman](https://thestatesman.com/cities/lucknow/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-rules-out-joining-any-party-announces-independent-political-journey-in-uttar-pradesh-1503644429.html) — Former IAS officer Divya Mittal rules out joining any party, announces independent political journey in Uttar Pradesh - [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/uttar-pradesh/former-ias-divya-mittal-enters-politics-up-independent-platform-public-issues-2026-ask03) — Former IAS Officer Divya Mittal Will Enter Politics, Announcing the Announcement via Video, Revealing Which Party She Will Join. - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/uttar-pradesh/i-won-t-be-afraid-ex-ias-divya-mittal-announces-political-entry-with-up-as-her-battleground-watch-video-2026-09-29-1055575) — 'I won't be afraid': Ex-IAS Divya Mittal announces political entry with UP as her battleground - [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-announces-political-entry-rules-out-joining-any-party-2146184) — Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces political entry, rules out joining any party - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/divya-mittal-uttar-pradesh-politics-independent-citizens-platform-3005360-2026-09-29) — Want to be voice for all: Divya Mittal, who quit IAS, announces entry into politics - [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-enters-politics-launches-new-journey-from-up) — Divya Mittal, Who Left the IAS, Entered Politics and Said – I Will Not Join Any Party. - [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/uttar-pradesh/divya-mittal-former-ias-officer-is-set-to-enter-politics-explained-the-reason-behind-this-decision-2026-09-29-1245937) — Divya Mittal, Who Resigned From the IAS Post, Will Enter Politics, Giving the Reason; VIDEO - India TV Hindi - [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/elections/assembly-election/divya-mittal-ias-politics-uttarpradesh-new-vision-3919876.html) — After Resigning From the IAS, Divya Mittal Announced Her Entry Into Politics. Find Out From Where She Might Contest Elections. - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/i-will-not-be-afraid-former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-enters-politics-says-she-will-build-independent-platform-with-citizens/articleshow/134555086.cms) — ‘UP is my karmabhoomi’: Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces independent political entry - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/uttar-pradesh/story/divya-mittal-who-quit-ias-begins-a-new-chapter-she-will-enter-politics-but-not-join-any-party-sp-congress-bjp-lclg-strc-2655949-2026-09-29) — Divya Mittal, Who Left the IAS, Will Pursue Politics in UP, Ending the Suspense by Releasing a Video. - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/29/former-ias-officer-divya-mittal-announces-political-entry-rules-out-joining-any-party) — Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces political entry, rules out joining any party - [Dainik Bhaskar](https://bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/news/former-ias-divya-mittal-politics-entry-up-statement-video-139185325.html) — Former IAS Divya Mittal Enters Politics: She Said, "I Will Stay in UP, I Will Not Be Afraid, I Will Ask Questions, Please Support me." - Uttar Pradesh News ## Questions **When did Divya Mittal resign from the IAS?** Divya Mittal submitted her resignation in August 2026 after a thirteen‑year career, and the Uttar Pradesh government accepted it on 15 September 2026, as confirmed by multiple reports. **What did Mittal say about joining a political party?** In a video posted on X on 29 September 2026, Mittal said she will not join any political party and will instead do politics with the people, a statement reproduced in the Hindustan Times full report. **Where does Mittal plan to start her political work?** Mittal announced that she will begin her political journey in Uttar Pradesh, describing the state as her "karmabhoomi" and pledging to work directly with its citizens. **Did any outlet provide details about her future electoral plans?** None of the reports, whether centre or right‑rated, gave information about whether Mittal intends to contest an election, which constituency she might target, or whether she plans to form a new party. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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