Dr. Udit Raj

Dr. Udit Raj is an Indian politician and the National Chairperson of the Unorganised Workers and Employees Congress (KKC). He is a former Member of Parliament and a former officer of the Indian Revenue Service. An alumnus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), he currently serves as the National President of KKC and Parisangh, as well as the National Spokesperson for the Congress party.

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Dr. Udit Raj Biography

Dr. Udit Raj was born to Kallan and Sukhdei in Ramnagar, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, on 1 January 1958. During his college days, he actively participated in socio-political activities. However, financial constraints forced him to shift his focus away from social work, leading him to prepare for the Civil Services Examination. He successfully cleared the exam in 1988 and joined the Indian Revenue Service.

On 23 February 2014, he merged his Indian Justice Party with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was elected as a Member of Parliament on a BJP ticket. However, in 2019, after being denied a party ticket for the Lok Sabha elections, he joined the Indian National Congress and contested from North West Delhi.

Dr. Raj has held several important positions, including Chairperson of the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations since 1997, an umbrella organisation for various SC/ST employee associations, Chairperson of the Buddha Education Foundation and Chairperson of the Dalit International Foundation.

His commitment to the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other deprived sections of society remains a significant focus of his work.

He enjoys music and is a member of several clubs, including Noida Golf Course, India International Centre, India Habitat Centre, and the Civil Services Officers Institute.

On a personal note, Dr. Raj is married to Seema Raj, and they have two children. His net worth is Rs. 4,49,02,363.

Dr. Udit Raj Personal Life

Full Name	Dr. Udit Raj
Date of Birth	01 Jan 1958 (Age 68)
Place of Birth	Ramnagar, Allahabad, U.P.
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Doctorate
Profession	Businessperson, Consultant,Political and Social Worker
Father's Name	Late Kallan
Mother's Name	Late Sukhdei
Spouse's Name	Seema Raj
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	http://uditraj.com/

Dr. Udit Raj Net Worth

Net Worth

₹4.49 CRORE

ASSETS

₹4.49 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Dr. Udit Raj

Dr. Udit Raj completed his MA from Osmania University in 1988 and from M.M.H. College, Ghaziabad. He also holds an L.L.B. and received an honorary Doctorate in Humanities from Bible College and Seminary, Kota, Rajasthan, in 2003.

Political Timeline of Dr. Udit Raj

2024 : He is contesting from the North West Delhi seat under the banner of the Congress party in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
2015 : Member, Joint Committee on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015
2014 : Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs; Member, Rules Committee Member, Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment.
2014 : He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha after defeating Rakhi Birla of AAP from North West Delhi constituency.
2014 : Udit Raj Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 February.
2003 : On 24 November, Dr. Udit Raj declared his resignation from the Indian Government service and formed a political party namely, the ‘Indian Justice Party’.

Dr. Udit Raj Early Life

2008: He exposed a big scam in Delhi Development Authority which led to the accused persons landing in jail.
2006: Dr. Udit Raj played a stellar role in this movement ran under the leadership of former Prime Minister V.P. Singh for the return of land to the farmers, when Samajwadi Party acquired land and allotted it to Reliance Company.
2003: He left the Income Tax Department as Additional Commissioner of Income Tax and dedicated life to the welfare of the downtroden sections of the society.
2001: Converted to Buddhism in November, alongside thousands of followers.
1997: Formed the ‘All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations’ on 2 October.
1996: Established the ‘Lord Buddha Club’.
1995 : He was transferred to Delhi, where he served at the reputed posts of Deputy Commissioner, Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner of Income Tax.
1990: Udit Raj selected in civil services. His first posting was at Ghaziabad as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax.

Dr. Udit Raj Achievements

His intellectual acumen is recognised in the U.S.A. and Europe. He frequently holds dialogue with U.S.A. congressmen and European Parliament members. He was a member of the National Integration Council, M/O Home Affairs, Govt. of India. He was also a member of the National Monitoring Committee of Education of SC/ST and PWD, M/o HRD, Govt. of India, 2012 - 2014.

Dr. Udit Raj Latest News & Updates

Forcible eviction of Udit Raj’s family from government bungalow in New Delhi
At the end of October 2025, Udit Raj said that his family was forcibly removed from their government-allotted bungalow in Pandara Park, Delhi, without regard to the court hearing. He claimed that it was a political and caste-motivated action and quoted "this is punishment for being Dalit and for raising the voice of the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌poor.
How could you denigrate the golden history of Congress?: Pawan Khera, Udit Raj slam Shashi Tharoor
Udit Raj, in May 2025, criticised his fellow party member Shashi Tharoor publicly and charged him with the destruction of the Indian National Congress. The event revealed internal conflicts and Udit Raj's outspoken position on the party line.
Delhi Court refuses to take cognisance of chargesheet against Udit Raj in protest case
A court in Delhi in June 2025 refused to take notice of the case against Udit Raj for a protest near the residence of Arvind Kejriwal (Jan 20 protest demanding salaries for Buddhist/Valmiki temple priests). The court did not find enough evidence of his being there and breaking the prohibitory orders.
Sooar ki paidayish’: Udit Raj abused by Islamists after his comments on Taliban, Afghanistan
Udit Raj, in August 2021, shared a photo and commented on Facebook comparing the fate of women in 1960s-Afghanistan with the present and making fun of burqa restrictions. After this post, Islamist groups targeted him and his family with severe verbal abuse, which indicates the danger to his personal security and digital backlash.
Former BJP leader Udit Raj shares fake news after joining Congress
Shortly after joining the Congress, in May 2019, Udit Raj wrote on Twitter a video that allegedly showed a BJP MLA beating a Dalit, but it was later clarified that the video was from an unrelated incident in 2017. It caused concern about the misinformation and Udit Raj's use of social media for making political allegations.
BJP did not want me to support Dalits: Udit Raj on leaving party
After not getting a ticket from the BJP to contest the Lok Sabha elections, Udit Raj left the BJP and joined the Congress in April 2019. He called the BJP "anti-Dalit" and said the party did not want him to support Dalits, although he was doing well as an MP.
#MeToo important but why blame someone after 10 yrs: Udit Raj
Udit‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Raj, who was a BJP MP at that time, criticized the #MeToo movement in October 2018 and said that some women, after many years, make allegations just for money and that the movement has caused "a feeling of terror" among men. He also asked if it was appropriate to bring up sexual harassment in the workplace after ten years.

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