Jyotiraditya Scindia’s mother Rajmata Madhavi passes away. Madhavi Raje Scindia, mother of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, died on the morning of Wednesday, May 15. She breathed her last at 9.28 am today at Delhi AIIMS. The queen mother of the Scindia family was on ventilator in AIIMS for the last few days. Recently, just before the third phase of voting, the queen mother of the Scindia family was admitted to Delhi AIIMS due to her deteriorating health.
#WATCH | Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan pays tribute to Madhavi Raje Scindia, mother of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and erstwhile ‘Rajmata’ of the Gwalior Royal Family.
She was undergoing treatment at AIIMS Hospital in Delhi… pic.twitter.com/F7bDFr5OSd
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70 year old Madhavi Raje was ill for a long time. Madhavi Raje Scindia is originally from Nepal. His family has been associated with the royal family there. Her grandfather Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana has also been the PM of Nepal. Before marriage, her name was Princess Kiran Rajyalakshmi Devi. In 1966, she was married to Prince Madhavrao Scindia of the Scindia royal family of Gwalior. As per Marathi tradition, her name changed after marriage and her new name became Madhavi Raje Scindia. Earlier she was called Maharani, but, after the death of Madhavrao, she started being called Rajmata.
Madhavi Raje Scindia was a member of the Scindia royal family, known for their significant influence in the history of India. Madhavi Raje Scindia is noted for her role in the administration of the Gwalior state during her husband’s reign. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and strong leadership qualities. The Scindia family played a prominent role in the Maratha Empire and later in the princely state of Gwalior during British colonial rule. Madhavi Raje Scindia’s contributions are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of Indian history, particularly in the context of royal administration and governance.