Udit Raj is an Indian politician and spokesperson of the Indian National Congress (INC). He is a former MP from New Delhi North West constituency.
Wiki/Biography
Udit Raj was born on 26 January 1961 in Ram Nagar, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh (62 years; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He completed his primary education from Purv Madhyamik Vidyalaya Samogara, Allahabad and his higher secondary education (12th class) from Lala Ramlal Aggarwal Inter College Sirsa, Allahabad. In 1980, he enrolled in a German course at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. He later pursued his Master of Arts degree from Osmania University, Hyderabad, and received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1990. In 2003, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Bible College and Seminary, Kota, Rajasthan.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: black
family
He comes from a Dalit Khatri family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Karan Singh; he served in the Indian Army. Karan Singh retired from the army early and took up farming.
Udit Raj’s father
Udit’s mother’s name is Sukh Dei; she is a housewife.
Udit raj’s mother
Udit was the second child of six children. He has two sisters, Shyama Kumari and Kamla, and three brothers. His two brothers were named Ram Sagar and Kali Charan. Kallicharan is a former MLA from Uttar Pradesh.
Ram Sagar, brother of Udit Raj
Kalicharan, younger brother of Udit Raj
Udit Raj’s sister Kamla
Udit Raj’s sister Sharma
wife and children
Udit married Seema Bahl on March 24, 1990. Seema is the Commissioner of Income Tax, Government of India.
Udit Raj and Seema Behl on their wedding day
The couple has two children, a son, Abhiraj, born in 1991, and a daughter, Saveri Raj, born in 1996.
Abhiraj, son of Udit Raj
Saveri, daughter of Udit Raj
Relationships/Affairs
Udit met Seema Bahl during her training at the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) in Nagpur. Seema belongs to the upper caste group. They were both trainees at the time and fell in love during training as they shared similar ideologies about the caste system and its eradication.
Udit Raj and Seema Bahl on probation
religion
On November 4, 2001, Udit Raj converted to Buddhism along with hundreds of Dalits.
caste
He belongs to the Scheduled Caste category.
address
He lives at 192, North Avenue, Near RML Hospital, New Delhi-110001
Profession
civil servant
In 1988, Udit Raj passed the UPSC Civil Services Examination and was posted to the Indian Revenue Service. In 1989, he joined National Institute of Direct Taxation, Nagpur as an intern. He first served as Assistant Revenue Commissioner Meerut in July 1990. After a few months, he and his wife were posted to Ghaziabad, where they worked for five years. In 1996, he was stationed in Delhi. In 2003, he resigned as additional tax commissioner.
politician
Udit resigned from the civil service on November 24, 2003 to pursue his political ambitions. In November 2003, he founded the Justice Party of India.
Udit Raj during a meeting of the Justice Party of India
In February 2014, he dissolved his party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which made him a candidate in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from the northwest Delhi constituency. He defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Rakhi Birla by a huge margin of 106,000 votes to become a member of Parliament.
While serving as an MP, he served as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs and the Standing Committee of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. In 2019, he left the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined the Indian National Congress due to the issue of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rejection of his participation in the 2019 general election. Congress appointed him as the party’s spokesperson.
Sheila Dikshit welcomes Udit Raj to Congress party
Editor and Writer
He founded a bilingual bi-monthly magazine called “Foyin”; he is the editor-in-chief of the newspaper. The magazine focuses on the issues and problems faced by Dalits, backwards and minorities.
Udit Raj “Voice of Buddha”
dispute
Spreading false news in the Unnao murder case
In February 2021, Udit posted a tweet about the Unnao murder case of three minor girls, writing,
Talked to former MP Savitribai Phule over the phone. It was only after great difficulty that she was allowed to meet the victim. Families of the victims said the girls were raped and their bodies burned against their will. “
The Uttar Pradesh police took notice of the tweet and lodged an FIR against Udit Raj at the Kotwali (Sadar) police station in Unnao under Section 153 (provocation with intent to cause riots) of the IPC and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act. . Superintendent of Police Anand Kulkarni claimed that the post was an attempt to create outrage through misleading rumors as it was clear that the rape was not confirmed during the post-mortem and the girl’s body was buried as per the family’s wishes of.
Appeal not to visit temples
In connection with a tweet posted in May 2022, Udit faced backlash when he suggested that Dalits, who often face abuse and physical violence while visiting temples, should avoid visiting temples. Furthermore, he said that instead of sympathizing with Dalits, there should be harsher punishment for their actions.
आए दिन समरचर मिलते रहते हैं कि दलितों को मंदिर प्र वेश यर पूजर परठ से रोकरजर ैं चहतर हूं इनकी और पिटरई हो तभी जरनर बंद करेंगे। जहरं सम्मरन न हो वहंजते क्यों हैं?
— Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) May 9, 2022
Remarks against President Draupadi Murmu
In October 2022, Udit used disrespectful language against President Draupadi Murmu while tweeting in praise of salt production in Gujarat. she says,
Gujarat produces 76% of the country’s salt. It can be said that people across the country eat the salt of Gujarat. “
Udit was offended and targeted Murmu, saying,
No country should have a president like Drupadi Murmu. This is the height of flattery. She said 70% of people eat salt from Gujarat. Eat salt all your life and you will know the truth. “
The National Council for Women summoned Udit to hear his remarks. Congress later excluded him over his remarks. Udit apologized for his remarks and said that these are my personal views and that political parties have nothing to do with my views.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Dr. Harsh Vardhan wins FAME Award for Best Indian Parliamentarian 2018
Udit Raj wins FAME India Shreshtha Sansad Award 2018
Assets and property
movable property
- Stocks and Bonds: Rs. 93,396
real estate
- Residential Building: Rs. 2,00,000
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2014. Assets owned by his wife and minor dependents are not included.
net worth
Udit’s net worth for the financial year 2014-2015 is estimated to be Rs. 2,93,396. It does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
Favorites
- Idols: BR Ambedkar, Abraham Lincoln
Facts/Trivia
- His real name is Ramraj. On November 24, 2001, he changed his name from Ram Raj to Udit Raj after converting to Buddhism.
- His hobbies include reading, writing and traveling.
- His father borrowed Rs. 200-300 to send him to study in Delhi.
- In June 1983, he was imprisoned in Tihar Jail for participating in a hunger strike at Delhi University.
- Because of his active social and political involvement, he encountered challenges in balancing academic research. In 1984-85, he had to appear for the UPCCS examination, which was scheduled to be held at a center in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. At that time, there was a farmer protest going on in Meerut. Udit participated in the protest, which caused him to miss the exam.
- In 1997, he founded the All India Federation of SC/ST (Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes) Organizations. It is the country’s largest organization fighting for the rights of SC/ST employees and officials in state governments, central governments, public sector undertakings and corporate sectors.
Dr. Udit Raj chaired the meeting of All India Federation of SCST Organizations
- He gained prominence among other Dalit leaders by organizing a massive rally of supporters and activists at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi to advocate for reservation rights. The protest was in response to five anti-booking orders issued by the then government, which sparked riots across the country. From 1997 to 2000, New Delhi organized many large-scale rallies. The fight had a major impact on the Indian government, leading to the passage of three constitutional amendments to restore benefits that had previously been withdrawn. Prominent national leaders such as Vice President Manmohan Singh, Harkishan Singh Surjit, Chandrajit Yadav and Buta Singh participated in the rally. Udit Raj was even predicted to become the future Prime Minister after observing the impact of the rally.
Udit Raj leads massive rally to save reservation
- In 2005, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh nominated him to the National Integration Council, one of the highest institutions of the Indian government; the main job of the council is to maintain the unity and integrity of the country. The Prime Minister heads the committee.
- In 2005, the famous American Congressman Joseph Pitts published an English collection of essays “Untouchability and Religious Freedom.” This book is also available in Hindi.
- In 2005, he attended congressional hearings in Washington, and in 2008 he represented minority and Dalit causes at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
- He is the national president of the Buddha Education Foundation, which promotes education. The foundation operates schools primarily for Dalit children, disadvantaged groups and minorities.
- He loves animals and has three dogs: Bruno, Simba and Timo.
Udit Raj and his dog
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