Madhav Rao Scindia

Madhav Rao Scindia

Madhavrao Jiwajirao Scindia or Madhavrao II was an Indian politician, minister in the Government of India. (1945–2001) and scion of the former ruling Scindia dynasty of Gwalior. He was popularly and affectionately referred to as the "Prince Charming of Indian politics" and the "People's Maharaja" due to his aristocratic lineage, charismatic demeanor, youthful image, and immense mass appeal. He was viewed as a potential future prime ministerial candidate before the 1999 Lok Sabha elections in the aftermath of the controversy over Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin.