Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Former IRS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Ramnagar, Allahabad |
Latest News about Udit Raj
24/10/2025
Udit Raj claimed that his family was forcibly removed from their government bungalow in New Delhi while the matter was still under judicial review. He alleged that the eviction was motivated by caste bias, and the dispute drew further public attention as the controversy developed.
11/09/2025
Udit Raj drew controversy after making remarks comparing political circumstances in India with unrest in neighboring countries, including Nepal. The comments were widely reported and triggered criticism from political opponents.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Ram Raj |
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Educational Qualification(s)
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| LLB | M.M.H College, Ghaziabad |
| Honorary PhD | Bible College and Seminary, Kota, Rajasthan |
Personal Life
| Religion | Converted from Hinduism to Buddhism in 2001 |
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| Caste | Khatik (Scheduled Caste) |
| Address | T-22, Atul Grove Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24/03/1990 |
Family
| Father | Kallan Singh (Ex-Army Man) |
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| Mother | Sukh Dei |
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| Spouse | Seema Raj (Commissioner of Income Tax) |
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Career
| Service | Indian Revenue Services (IRS) |
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| Batch | 1988 |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
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| Resignation | 2003 (Additional Commissioner of Income Tax) |
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| Current Affiliation | Indian National Congress |
| National Chairperson | Confederation of Dalit, OBC, Minorities and Adivasi organisations (DOMA Parisangh) |
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Social Media
| Website | uditraj.com |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He has always been known for his honesty and straightforward nature since he was young. | |
| 2. He would often step in to help resolve conflicts and support students facing bullying and discrimination. | |
| 3. In 1988, he began his career in the Indian Revenue Services (IRS) after successfully passing the UPSC examination. | |
| 4. He embraced Buddhism and adopted the name Udit Raj in 2001, moving away from his former name, Ram Raj. | |
| 5. He played a key role in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government passing the 81st, 82nd and 85th Constitutional amendments, which led to the retrieval of reservation benefits for SC/ST communities. | |
| 6. He launched a campaign in 2006 for seeking reservation for backward sections in institutions of higher education. | |
| 7. He courted arrest in 2006 during a movement against the Samajwadi Party's land acquisition and allotment to Reliance Company. |