Madhavi Raje Scindia, mother of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, passed away at 76 in Delhi and was brought to Gwalior for her cremation. Her body was transported from Gwalior airport to the Rani Mahal in the Jai Vilas Palace complex in an ambulance adorned with flowers.
The cremation took place on Thursday at ‘Amma Maharaj Ki Chhatri’, a royal family site, at 5 pm. Many gathered at the airport to pay their respects. Madhavi Raje, who was married to the late Madhavrao Scindia, hailed from Nepal’s royal family. She had been treated for pneumonia and sepsis at AIIMS, Delhi, for three months.The final rites for Madhavi Raje Scindia were conducted with the solemnity and respect befitting her stature. As the Gwalior royal family and the wider community came together to bid her farewell, her memory endured through the values she embodied and the legacy she left behind.
Her passing marked the end of an era for the Gwalior royal family, and her contributions were remembered with reverence and respect. Om Shanti!
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia’s mother, Madhavi Raje Scindia, passed away on Wednesday morning at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. She succumbed to a prolonged illness, breathing her last at 9.28 am. Madhavi Raje had been on a ventilator during her final days, battling severe health conditions.
Battle with Illness
Madhavi Raje Scindia had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS for the past three months. She suffered from pneumonia and sepsis, conditions that severely compromised her health. Despite the best efforts of the medical staff, her health deteriorated, and she had to be placed on a ventilator in her final days. The severity of her condition had been a matter of concern for the family and well-wishers.
Madhavi Raje Scindia hailed from the royal family of Nepal. She was the daughter of an Army General from the Madhesh Province of Nepal and the great-granddaughter of Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, a Prime Minister of Nepal and Maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung. Juddha Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana was a patrilineal descendant of Sardar Ramakrishna Kunwar of Gorkha. Her marriage to Madhavrao Scindia connected two prestigious royal lineages, blending her Nepalese heritage with the Maratha royal family.
Madhavrao Scindia was the son of Jivajirao Scindia, the last ruling Maharaja of Gwalior. Their union symbolized a blend of cultures and royal traditions, fortifying the ties between their respective families.
Background and Legacy of Madhavi Raje Scindia
Madhavi Raje and Madhavrao Scindia had two children: a daughter, Chitrangada Singh, born in 1967, and a son, Jyotiraditya Scindia, born in 1971. Chitrangada Singh has maintained a relatively private life, while Jyotiraditya has emerged as a significant political figure in India, holding various positions and currently serving as a Union Minister.
Madhavi Raje’s influence and legacy extend beyond her immediate family. As the Rajmata of the Gwalior royal family, she held a position of respect and reverence. Her life bridged traditional royal responsibilities and the evolving dynamics of modern Indian society.
An official statement from Jyotiraditya Scindia‘s office expressed profound sadness over her demise. “It is with profound sadness that we wish to inform that Rajmata (Madhavi Raje) is no more. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s mother and the Rajmata of the Gwalior royal family, Madhavi Raje was under treatment at AIIMS, Delhi over the last few months. Her condition was said to be critical over the past couple of months. She breathed her last at 9.28 am today. Om Shanti!” the statement read.
BJP state president VD Sharma extended his condolences to the Union Minister via X (formerly Twitter). “I was saddened to learn that honorable Rajmata of Gwalior, Madhavi Raje Scindia, is no more. May she find eternal peace in her heavenly abode. I pray God her family and loved ones the strength to bear with her loss,” Sharma posted.
The passing of Madhavi Raje Scindia has elicited condolences and tributes from various quarters, reflecting her impact on those who knew her and the legacy she leaves behind. Her contributions to the royal family and her role in supporting her son, Jyotiraditya, in his political endeavors have been noteworthy.
As the family mourns the loss of a beloved matriarch, the public and political figures alike join in expressing their sympathy. Madhavi Raje Scindia’s life was marked by her noble lineage, dedication to her family, and the dignified way she handled her roles and responsibilities.
