Protests and rallies have been the main instruments in your fight for Dalit rights over the past 10 years. Now, as an MP, how do you plan to further the social agenda?
As a small party or activist, one can raise issues and fight for them. But the real policy changes can only happen with the efforts of the ruling party. I am fortunate to be a part of it and my aim will be to ensure that Dalits get equal opportunities and their rights are not held up.
What are the key issues you are going to focus on?
For Dalit rights, strict implementation of the reservation policy, affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in jobs, housing scheme and starting small-scale businesses is important. As far as my constituency is concerned, I will work towards ensuring availability of drinking water in villages, extension of the lal dora scheme and completion of projects started by former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma. For example, building educational institutions and health centres. Then, there are issues concerning the industrial areas of Narela and Bawana which I will need to look at.
Has the party approached you for any ministerial berth, or have you taken up the issue?
I have not approached the party for any ministerial berth. That's for the party to decide, but if they offer me any responsibility, I would accept it. As a former IRS officer, I have the administrative experience too.
BJP was always considered a party of the rich and the upper castes. Do you think the issues of Dalits and minorities will be addressed effectively by the new government?
The perception has already changed. Dalits know this and that's why they have voted for the BJP in large numbers this time. BJP's decision to project Narendra Modi, who comes from a poor family and backward caste, as its prime ministerial candidate is proof of the change in its attitude.
Lok Sabha election results show Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been able to corner a significant vote share in constituencies dominated by Dalits in Delhi, including the North West Lok Sabha seat which you represent. In UP, BSP claims its Dalit vote bank is intact. How will you change this?
AAP managed good numbers in certain pockets because parties like Congress, BSP and AAP came together to defeat BJP. In my constituency, Congress and BSP candidates threw their weight behind AAP's Rakhi Birla due to which my victory margin was low. We will work towards improving on the tally in future elections.
What about reservation in the private sector and promotions? This has been a long-standing demand for which you have held several protests in the past. Will you push for legislation to this effect?
I am not the head of Indian Justice Party anymore where I could decide on the issues to be taken up. The issue of reservation will have to be discussed by the leadership for necessary action.
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