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Ex-IAS officer Divya Mittal launches a party
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal has launched a political party. Hindustan Times and Google News used the moment to look at five other officers who entered politics, including Arvind Kejriwal, who succeeded, and Shah Faesal, who returned to the services.
Civil servants entering politics is common but outcomes vary.
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A former officer starts a party; past examples are mixed.
DailyDrop India edition No. 13 · Morning · SAT., OCT. 17, 2026