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 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Ram Raj |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| BA |
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| MA |
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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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Style Quotient
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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. |