India, Oct. 15 -- Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced the launch of her political party Jan Neeti Bharat, and said it will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. In a video message, Mittal outlined three key promises centred on people's participation in policymaking, decisions based on public needs rather than influence, and greater accountability in the delivery of government services.
"Is there a shortage of political parties? There is a shortage of hearings, not of parties," Mittal said, explaining the idea behind her new political platform. She said the party aims to ensure that people have a say in government decisions not just once every five years, but at every step.
Mittal, who has previously served in the ad...