PM Modi at Scindia school, heaps praise on Jyotiraditya, his father

With Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Jitendra Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan watching, Modi said that he has a special relationship with Gwalior for two reasons.

“Firstly, I am the MP from Kashi and the Scindia family has played a huge role in serving it and preserving our culture. The Scindia family has built many ghats on the banks of the Ganga and has provided financial help for the establishment of BHU. I also have another connection with Gwalior. Jyotiraditya Scindia is the son-in-law of Gujarat. Due to this, I have a relationship with Gwalior,” PM Modi said.

Ever since Scindia joined the BJP after mounting a rebellion which brought down the Kamal Nath led Congress government, there has been friction between his loyalists and the veterans in the BJP.

The opposition Congress has been trying to corner Scindia by weaning away his loyalists as the elections draw close.

The PM went on to heap praise on Jyotiraditya’s father, Madhavrao Scindia, saying he was “not only focused on immediate gains but also on shaping the future for upcoming generations.”

“Scindia School was a result of this visionary thinking, as he understood the power of human resources. Few people may know that the Indian transportation company he founded is still operating today as DTC in Delhi,” PM Modi said.

Modi asked the students to “think out of the box just like Jyotiradityaji’s father, Madhavrao Scindia, who, when he was the Rail Minister, initiated the beginning of Shatabdi trains. Even after three decades, India had not seen such modern trains. Now, the country has Vande Bharat trains.” He told the students that the world is their oyster while informing them about how new avenues have opened in the space and defence sectors.