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Divya Mittal to join UP politics with Raja Bhaiya? Anupriya Patel the link.
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News18•30-09-2026, 10:16
Divya Mittal to join UP politics with Raja Bhaiya? Anupriya Patel the link.
- •After resigning from IAS, Divya Mittal announced her entry into politics, initially stating independent politics.
- •A viral social media picture of Divya Mittal and Raja Bhaiya (Raghuraj Pratap Singh) has fueled speculation about their political alliance.
- •Anupriya Patel, during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, made a statement in Kunda targeting Raja Bhaiya, leading to political friction.
- •Raja Bhaiya responded to Anupriya Patel's remarks by emphasizing that public servants, not kings, are born from EVMs, upholding democratic values.
- •A past incident in Mirzapur involving Divya Mittal (then DM) and Anupriya Patel (Cabinet Minister) over a program invitation reportedly led to Mittal's transfer.
Key Questions Answered
Divya Mittal did not join any existing political party and instead clarified that she will pursue independent politics.
During the 2024 elections, Anupriya Patel stated that a king is born from EVM buttons rather than a queen's womb, which prompted a restrained rebuttal from Raja Bhaiya. Later, speculation around Divya Mittal linked back to Mirzapur, where Anupriya Patel is an MP and cabinet minister.
Speculations arose after a viral poster shared by a senior Jansatta Dal Loktantrik leader welcomed Divya Mittal to the political battlefield, highlighting her IAS experience and grassroots connection.
