Q:What, according to you, should be the priority of Modi government so far as Dalits are concerned. Have you shared any action plan with Modi?
Udit Raj: There are so many issues. I have not shared any action plan. It's too early. Let the council of ministers be formed. And then I will have a discussion within party over what should be our priority.
Q: There was a big controversy over Priyanka Gandhi's ‘neech rajniti' remark. Modi gave it a very different spin and claimed that she actually attacked his low caste origin. Was it fair on Modi's part to have interpreted it this way? Did it have any impact on elections?Udit Raj: It had an impact on the elections. Narendra Modi was able to expose the mindset, attitude and feelings of Gandhi family. It was very well communicated by Modi.
Q: Coming to Dalit community, what are the major challenges that this community is facing? They are living a pathetic live even after 60 years of independence.Udit Raj: I remember, a few years back, there was no any Dalit journalist in Delhi. Had there been no reservation, we would not have been anywhere. Today if we are part of govt and participating in politics then it's because of reservation policy.
