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Story summary
- Divya Mittal, former IAS officer, announced she will run as an independent in Uttar Pradesh.
- She will not join any party and rejects caste, religion, money, or muscle power.
- She served as District Magistrate in Mirzapur and Deoria, overseeing a piped-water project.
- Her IAS resignation filed Aug 30, 2026 was accepted Sep 14, 2026.
- She will focus on rural infrastructure, school delays, road conditions, exam leaks, and AI-employment concerns.
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