Jyotiraditya Scindia: Latest News, Photos, Videos & Updates

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Born 01 January 1971
Age 54
Birth Place Bombay, Maharashtra, India, (present-day Mumbai)
Profession Politician
Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (2020-present)
In Office 32nd Union Minister Of Civil Aviation 7 July 2021 - 10 June 2024, 34th Union Minister Of Steel 6 July 2022 - 10 June 2024, 30th Union Minister Of Power And Corporate Affairs 28 October 2012 - 26 May 2014, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 20 June 2020 - 4 June 2024
Residence Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, 27, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Jyotiraditya Scindia BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 04 Feb 2025

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was sworn in as a Cabinet minister in the Narendra Modi 3.0 government, was allotted telecom portfolio in the new cabinet after NDA formed government again in June 2024. He was given an additional Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. Earlier, Scindia served a...s the Union Minister of Civil Aviation in the Narendra Modi-led NDA government. He was alloted the cabinet role in 2021. Scindia was in the Congress for a long time and was considered a close associate of Rahul Gandhi. He quit the party and joined the BJP in 2020 following differences with its leadership, especially in his home state Madhya Pradesh, leading to the fall of the Kamal Nath-led government. Scindia was born on January 1, 1971 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He is the son of the late Indian politician, Madhavrao Scindia, and a grandson of Jivajirao Scindia, the last ruler of the princely state of Gwalior during the British Raj in India. Scindia was educated at The Doon School, Campion School, Harvard University, and Stanford University. Madhavrao Scindia represented Guna till his death in September 2001, which marked the entry of Jyotiraditya Scindia into politics. He fought the bye-election from his father’s constituency in 2002 and won the seat. He was re-elected from Guna Lok Sabha seat in 2004 general elections. In 2007, he was appointed the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology. He was elected for a third Lok Sabha term in 2009 and became Minister of State for Commerce and Industry. In 2012, Scindia was appointed as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Corporate in the second term of the Manmohan Singh government. He held this position until 2014. In 2019, after being associated with the Congress party for nearly two decades, Scindia made a significant political move. He joined the BJP, a decision that sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh. Scindia's switch to the BJP also reflected his disillusionment with the internal dynamics of the Congress party. Scindia's move led to the collapse of the Congress-led government in the state and triggered a series of political realignments. He played a crucial role in ensuring the formation of a BJP government in Madhya Pradesh and was duly rewarded for his efforts. Like his father, Scindia is also a cricket enthusiast and was the chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association. Madhavrao Scindia was the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India from 1990 to 1993. Interestingly, his father was part of a rebellion in 1996 and had floated a separate political outfit called Madhya Pradesh Vikas Congress, which was part of the third front government in 1996. However, he returned to the Congress fold later.

Jyotiraditya Scindia PERSONAL LIFE

Father	Madhavrao Scindia
Spouse	Priyadarshini Raje Scindia (1994),
Education	Harvard University (B.A.), Stanford University (M.B.A.)

POSITIONS HELD BY Jyotiraditya Scindia

Position	Tenure
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha	N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha	N/A
Minister of Civil Aviation	7 July 2021 - Present
Minister of Steel	7 July 2022 - Present

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Scindia defended the app and the intent behind the initiative, while indicating that the government was willing to reconsider parts of the policy.

Govt revokes order mandating preloading of Sanchar Saathi app after backlash

December 04, 2025 3:04 am

The order, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on November 28, directed smartphone manufacturers and importers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi applications on new phones, and also on old phones by means of a software update.

'Snooping neither possible nor will happen': Jyotiraditya Scindia rules out user data concerns over Sanchar Saathi app

December 03, 2025 1:18 pm

The minister also said the government wants to give power to the people in order to help them protect themselves.

After surveillance uproar, Govt says users can delete Sanchar Saathi app

December 03, 2025 4:40 am

Digital rights groups say app will need system level access, warn users can’t meaningfully refuse, control or remove it.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the move “ridiculous”.

‘Big Brother cannot watch us’: Opposition hits back after Centre mandates Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones

December 02, 2025 2:17 pm

The Department of Telecommunications has told companies that users should not be able to delete Sanchar Saathi, which allows users to report fraudulent calls and messages, and stolen mobile phones.

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In Arunachal Pradesh, India’s story

October 11, 2025 3:36 am

The state is rooted in tradition, yet it looks at the future with confidence

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, at a press conference on the sidelines of IMC 2025.

‘Open to help those that missed targets’: MoC Scindia on Telecom PLI scheme beneficiaries

October 10, 2025 10:34 am

Speaking at a press conference, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia also highlighted telecom and digital inclusion as key drivers of India’s economic growth.

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Digvijaya and Kamal Nath make up: ‘Only differences of opinion, not of the heart’

September 13, 2025 7:06 am

The two leaders had recently blamed each other for the rebellion of Jyotiraditya Scindia

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Inside Track: Dogged Activity

August 24, 2025 7:13 am

Bombay’s first riot was in 1832, when a mob of 200, mostly Parsis, attacked policemen who were trying to round up strays. The community has special affection for the canine breed and even includes a dog in its funerary rites.

Jyotiraditya Scindia at Idea Exchange: ‘You criticise the EC, call our economy dead, mock the judiciary... good luck to you’

August 11, 2025 8:18 am

During his tenure as Union Minister of Civil Aviation (2021 to 2024), the number of airports in the country increased from 74 to 157. He also served as Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in the Manmohan Singh government

Jyotiraditya Scindia interview: ‘PM Modi believes Northeast can be country's fulcrum ... It is growing at almost the twice national rate'

July 10, 2025 3:24 pm

"Each state's USP has been identified and entire value chain will be built around that ... Looking at a tourism circuit for each state, and will start pilots in two states in the coming months," says Scindia

JYOTIRADITYA SCINDIA PHOTOS

Sonia Gandhi's grandson Rehan, Jyotiraditya Scindia’s son Mahanaryaman visit Parliament

July 17, 2014 9:53 am

Priyanka Vadra's son Rehan and Jyotiraditya Scindia's son Mahanaryaman visited the Parliament to watch the ongoing Budget Session.

Elections 2014: Candidates hit the road as poll campaign heats up

April 09, 2014 2:17 pm

BJP candidate Hema Malini was campaigning in Mathura for the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls.

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