Jyotiraditya ScindiaDOCKET NO. 30733

AGE

53

EDUCATION

MBA, Stanford University

TERMS SERVED

5

PROFESSION BEFORE POLITICS

Investment Banker (Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley)

DECLARED ASSETS

₹424.42 Cr

DYNASTY CONNECTIONS

Son of the late Madhavrao Scindia (9-time MP, Union Cabinet Minister under INC); grandson of Jiwajirao Scindia (last Maharaja of Gwalior). Aunt Vasundhara Raje is former Chief Minister of Rajasthan; aunt Yashodhara Raje Scindia is former MP/Minister from MP.

Jyotiraditya Scindia is a prominent Indian politician and a former member of the Indian National Congress. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2020 and currently represents the Guna constituency in Madhya Pradesh. He comes from a long line of royal and political figures, with his father, Madhavrao Scindia, also being a significant political leader.

ATTENDANCE

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QUESTIONS ASKED

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DEBATES PARTICIPATED

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MPLADS UTILIZATION

36.7%

SOURCE: PRS India

ALLOCATED

₹14.70 Cr

SPENT

₹5.49 Cr

UNSPENT

₹9.21 Cr

UTILIZATION

37.3%

WORKS COMPLETED

41

WORKS RECOMMENDED

22

SOURCE: Empowered Indian (empoweredindian.in/mplads), MPLADS government data

1 FULFILLED · 0 BROKEN · 3 IN PROGRESS · 0 UNVERIFIED

1. 01. Expansion of 5G and broadband connectivity to rural areas of Madhya Pradesh as part of his mandate as Union Minister for Communications.

   IN PROGRESS

   Jyotiraditya Scindia was appointed Union Minister for Communications in June 2024. The expansion of 5G and broadband connectivity to rural areas, including Madhya Pradesh, is a significant ongoing government initiative now under his ministry's purview.

   Telecom & Digital Connectivity · SOURCE: Press Information Bureau (PIB) India - Appointment and priorities of Union Minister for Communications; General news reports on 5G/broadband rollout

2. 02. Implementation of a Uniform Civil Code to ensure gender equality across all communities.

   IN PROGRESS

   Implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a stated objective in the Bharatiya Janata Party's 2024 Lok Sabha manifesto. While not enacted nationwide, a state-level UCC has been passed in Uttarakhand, demonstrating ongoing legislative pursuit of the objective by the ruling party.

   Uniform Civil Code · SOURCE: BJP 2024 Lok Sabha Manifesto; News reports on Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code Bill

3. 03. Simultaneous elections for Parliament and state assemblies to reduce governance disruption.

   IN PROGRESS

   'One Nation, One Election' is a key policy proposal of the Bharatiya Janata Party, included in its 2024 manifesto. A high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted a report recommending a roadmap for simultaneous polls in March 2024, indicating active government efforts.

   One Nation, One Election · SOURCE: BJP 2024 Lok Sabha Manifesto; News reports on Ram Nath Kovind committee report on 'One Nation, One Election'

4. 04. Development of roads, railways, and irrigation infrastructure in the Guna-Shivpuri belt of Madhya Pradesh.

   FULFILLED

   As a prominent leader from the region and a Union Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia has consistently advocated for and been involved in numerous infrastructure projects in the Guna-Shivpuri belt. Significant progress has been made with the completion and ongoing development of road networks (e.g., National Highways), railway electrification and upgrades, and various irrigation initiatives.

   Infrastructure Development — Guna · SOURCE: Various news reports and government press releases on infrastructure projects in Guna-Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, mentioning Jyotiraditya Scindia's involvement

• INC
• BJP

• [1] MyNeta 2002 by-election affidavit — Guna
• [2] MyNeta 2004 Lok Sabha affidavit — Guna
• [3] MyNeta 2009 Lok Sabha affidavit — Guna
• [4] MyNeta 2014 Lok Sabha affidavit — Guna
• [5] MyNeta 2019 Lok Sabha affidavit — Guna
• [6] MyNeta 2024 Lok Sabha affidavit — Guna
• [7] PRS MP Track — 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th Lok Sabha (INC); Rajya Sabha 2020–2024; 18th Lok Sabha (BJP)
• [8] Ministry of Communications announcements, Indian Express
• [9] BJP 2024 Lok Sabha Manifesto
• [10] Campaign rallies, NDTV / Telegraph India coverage