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Scindia vs. Congress: The Battle of Royal Allegiances and Historical Accountability

 


In a fiery political face-off, Jyotiraditya Scindia has ignited a storm after taking sharp aim at Rahul Gandhi’s controversial remarks about the rights of India’s backward classes before independence. Rahul had claimed at a rally in Madhya Pradesh that only kings and maharajas enjoyed rights, while Dalits and tribals were oppressed. This remark didn’t sit well with Scindia, who fired back, telling Rahul to "read history before speaking."

But what followed was far from ordinary—Congress, in true political flair, didn’t just counterattack but unleashed a blistering response. Pawan Khera, Congress’ media head, highlighted Scindia's royal past with biting sarcasm, recalling how the Gwalior royal family enjoyed tax-free money from the government of India until the 1970s. In fact, Scindia’s lineage had been receiving a hefty sum—around Rs 25 lakh in 1950—thanks to the royal privileges they retained post-independence.

Khera’s remarks didn’t stop there. He reminded everyone of the royal families’ allegiance to the British, claiming they were complicit in the darker chapters of India’s colonial history. A particularly pointed moment was when Khera referred to the royal family's pistol being used in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi—a powerful, emotional charge aimed directly at Scindia.

In response, Scindia defended the historical contributions of India’s royal families, including Baroda Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad, who supported Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s education, and Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj, who pioneered the idea of social justice by introducing reservations in 1902. But Congress wasn’t backing down. Khera quoted Jawaharlal Nehru’s strong words in the Constituent Assembly, reminding everyone of the intolerance toward the notion of ruling by "God-given privilege."

The clash between Congress and Scindia’s royal faction is a stunning reminder of India’s rich, often turbulent history. And while both sides play the game of political chess, it’s clear that the royal legacy, the freedom struggle, and the contemporary political narrative are far from settled.

It’s not just a political battle; it’s a reckoning with the past—and the scars still felt today. What do you think? Is it time to re-evaluate the legacy of royal families, or are some parts of history better left untouched?

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