"The most important demand that we are making is that there should be representation of dalits, minorities and backward classes in the Lokpal to ensure that socially victimized are not made victims in this. We are also demanding that embezzlement of funds meant for uplift of dalits, backward classes and tribals should be included in the ambit of corruption. Huge amounts of money are released for schemes like the Special Component Plan and the Sub-tribal Plan which is misutilised, embezzled or returned unspent," Raj said.
He demanded that the Bahujan Lokpal Bill too should be looked at by the panel before pronouncing its recommendations on the Lokpal draft. Dalitactivists and some sections of Muslims have been upset with the Anna Hazare movement because of lack of representation from the communities and they even held a protest rally at India Gate during the fast. To counter this perception, Team Anna chose a dalit and a Muslim girl to help Hazare break his fast on Sunday.
"The existing versions do not take into account issues pertaining to dalits and minorities. That is the lacuna that we hope our bill will fill," Raj added.