Before the assembly elections 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, the discussion about another administrative officer entering politics has intensified. After female IAS officer Divya Mittal, now PCS officer Anupama Rag has also resigned from the government job. Anupama Raga was posted as Deputy Commissioner (GST) in the State Tax Department. He has informed about his decision by releasing a video on social media. After Anupama Raag's resignation, there is speculation about her entry into politics.

According to media reports, she can contest from Sidhauli seat of Sitapur on Samajwadi Party ticket in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. However, Anupama Raag has not yet made any official announcement regarding contesting the elections. His family also has a long association with politics. Her husband Anurag Bhadauria is the national spokesperson of Samajwadi Party, while her mother Sushila Saroj has been a Lok Sabha MP.

Who is Anupama Raag?

Anupama Raag was born on 5 May in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. She completed her early education from Loreto Convent School, Lucknow. After this he received music education from Bhatkhande Sanskriti University. He was interested in music since childhood and has also learned the nuances of classical music. Anupama Raga took music training from Ustad Gulshan Bharti of Lucknow Gharana and Yogendra Bhatt of Gwalior Gharana under the Guru-Shishya tradition. Apart from being an administrative officer, she has also been recognized as a singer and musician.

Anupama Raag's family has been associated with both politics and administration. His father Ram Prakash Saroj is a retired IPS officer. At the same time, his mother Sushila Saroj is a well-known face of politics. She was elected MP from Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha seat in 2004. Apart from this, she has also been a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and a member of the Women's Commission. Anupama Raag also has two sisters in her family, who are associated with civil services. His grandfather and maternal grandfather had also been Union ministers.

When did you get married to Anurag Bhadauria?

Anupama Raag is married to Samajwadi Party's national spokesperson Anurag Bhadauria. Both of them met in 1999. After this, both of them had a love marriage in the year 2006. Both also have a son. Anurag Bhadauria is one of the prominent spokespersons of Samajwadi Party.

How was Anupama Raag's career?

Anupama Raag started her administrative career as a PCS officer after passing the UPPSC exam. He also worked as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). After this she reached the post of Deputy Commissioner (GST) in the State Tax Department.

How was your Bollywood journey?

Anupama Raag has also created its own identity in the world of music. He entered Bollywood in the year 2011 with the song 'Shalu Ke Thumke' from the film Bin Bulaaye Baraati. After this he worked with many famous artists. His musical journey includes songs like 'Nazar Se Nazar Mile' and 'Saaware' with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Apart from this, he has also worked with Mika Singh for 'Lal Dupatta' (District Ghaziabad) and Madhuri Dixit's film 'Gulaab Gang'.

Will Anupama Raag contest elections from Sidhauli in 2027?

After the resignation of Anupama Raag, the biggest discussion is about her political future. It is being claimed in media reports that she can contest the 2027 assembly elections from Sidhauli assembly seat of Sitapur district on Samajwadi Party ticket. Her mother Sushila Saroj has already won the Lok Sabha elections, while her husband Anurag Bhadauria is active in the Samajwadi Party. In such a situation, there is speculation about his entry into politics.