Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Divya Mittal has resigned from the civil services after nearly 13 years, a move she says is voluntary. She announces the decision through social media posts and a resignation sent to the Chief Secretary, while describing her career experiences and the role of people’s trust in her work. The reporting notes that she does not publicly state a specific reason for stepping down.
The controversy centers on allegations by a BJP spokesperson, Prashant Umrao, who claims Mittal had a “clandestine” meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi before resigning, and argues the timing relates to the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Other outlets focus on Mittal’s background, including her IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore education, her posting history as District Magistrate in Mirzapur, Basti and Deoria, and her recent assignment as Special Secretary in the Revenue Department. Some reporting also mentions speculation that she may have been sidelined after a transfer from Deoria to Lucknow.
While multiple outlets summarize the BJP’s claims and the surrounding speculation, none cite official confirmation of any meeting or political motive. Mittal’s own posts emphasize her administrative journey and personal reflections rather than the cause of her resignation.
