Royal scions in India criticized Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about their ancestors being "pliant Maharajas" under the East India Company. They accused him of having a superficial understanding of history and forgetting the privileges he enjoys due to his lineage. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and other royal family members defended their ancestors' contributions to India's history and governance, asserting that Gandhi's claims were baseless. Gandhi, in his opinion piece, argued that the East India Company’s legacy of monopolistic control still affects India today, calling for a new deal for progressive Indian business.
Royal scions in India criticized Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about their ancestors being "pliant Maharajas" under the East India Company. They accused him of having a superficial understanding of history and forgetting the privileges he enjoys due to his lineage. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and other royal family members defended their ancestors' contributions to India's history and governance, asserting that Gandhi's claims were baseless. Gandhi, in his opinion piece, argued that the East India Company’s legacy of monopolistic control still affects India today, calling for a new deal for progressive Indian business.
•They accused him of having a superficial understanding of history.
•Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted Gandhi's privilege.
•Diya Kumari condemned Gandhi's attempt to malign royal families.
•Vikramaditya Singh emphasized the contributions of Maharajas.
•Gandhi argued that the legacy of the East India Company still affects India today.
•He called for a new deal for progressive Indian business.