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The Madhavrao Scindia Chat

Mr Scindia specifically asked that all of you know this. Though he does not usually give interviews or appear in a forum like this, the MP from Gwalior has promised to be back on the Rediff Chat in a few weeks's time. He answered one more question which you will find at the end of the Chat transcript.

Scindia's answers were marked by rare candour. Why don't you read it?

Maratha (Fri Dec 6 19:34:45 1996 IST):

Is Madhavrao Scindia in yet ?

Hello Maratha, where are you from?

I have a few Questions for Madhavrao , I will read the answers in the transscript. 1. Current role played by the Gwalior royal family for Indian classical Music ? 2. What would your fulltime job been if you had not been in public life ?

Is it true that your ancestors fought on the side of British during the 1857 mutiny? If yes, can you explain, why?

Mr Scindia: Can you give reasons as to why are you interested in cricket?

Mr Scindia, Welcome to the Rediff Chat. It is a pleasure having you with us this evening. Our best wishes and we do hope you enjoy the Chat.

Mr Scindia, Welcome to the Rediff Chat. It is a pleasure having you with us this evening. Our best wishes and we do hope you enjoy the Chat.

Hey, Nikhil has Mr Scindia logged in???

Mr Scindia: Can you give reasons as to why you are interested in cricket???

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Hey, is Mr Scindia in????

MR SCINDIA, WHERE ARE YOU? LAGTA HAI GRAHAN LAG GAYA???

Are we waiting on Mr. Scindia

It must be the traffic again. Its common for the politicians to show up late after they win the elections else you will find them right on the minute during campaign stretch.

Hi, Puneet. I quite agree with you, :) :) :)

He must be on his way. Parliament is in session. We are lucky to have Maharaj here. he would make a nice PM.

Alok I think we need to start the issues while we wait for Mr. Scindia.

Puneet: I think Mr Scindia is the most handsome politican in India?? he looks quite young, isn't it? Do you know his age....

Do you think Scindia would make a good PM?

Hey what do you all think about all these laloo prasad yadav's, Mulayam Singh Yadav and party. Do you realize the potential of these politicians who out of no where (almost) are leading a country like india which is on the brink of 21st century.

Mr Scindia, do you think the Congress party can be revived? An honest answer please. If so, how?

Alok, I do agree that he is handsome. But let's not give all the points to his personality. We need a person who can lead this nation into the 21st century. Its likely that Mr. Scindia will make a good PM but what about all the people around him. These days people are more scared of politicians rather than the goondas.

I am happy to be on internet. This is the time when we are moving towards the global society and internet certainly symbolises this new structure that is emerging. I am happy to be with my friends all over the world. I look forward to spending time with you.

Do you still consider yourself a Maharaja, an aristocrat?

Sir, it's good speaking with you. I just want to ask you: on the fourth anniversary of that black day when the Babri Masjid was demolished, do you believe that Hindu fundamentalism in that vicious form can ever return to India with the same extent of hate?

Mr Scindia: I always wondered how you and your mother have different ideologies? I'm interested to know, how often do you interact with your mother?

What is your opinion of the Deve Gowda government? Do you think it is doing a good job?

Mr. Scindia: what measures in your opinion should be taken to revive the confidence of general public in the government irrespective of whether it is Congress, BJP, Janta Dal or a mix of all the regional parties which we have currently.

Nainan: Cricket is a game I immensely enjoy. I do feel that to be healthy in outlook and to be more productive in whatever vocation one adopts in life it is important to have healthy diversions. What better diversion than sports. As I could play fairly useful game of cricket I continue to enjoy it. Though sometimes it is difficult to organise 22 players and a ground, I must admit that I am switching rapidly to becoming a golf adict.

Mr Scindia: Are there any other games besides golf and cricket, you enjoy playing? Also, can you tell me, did you ever get a chance to play for Indian cricket team, if not, why??

Bilkis I think we need to break out of the mode of looking upto Maharajas...yes I really like him but not because he is a Maharaja.

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Hello Mr Scindia Please give your viewpoints on the emerging political scenario.

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Hello Mr Scindia Please give your viewpoints on the emerging political scenario.

I admire Mr Scindia, not because he is a Maharaja, but because he is the most dynamic men in Indian politics. I am fed up of the tired men with no Big Ideas. That's what India needs: BIG IDEAS. What, Mr Scindia, would be your agenda for India's future?

Hello Mr Scindia Please give your viewpoints on the emerging political scenario.

Hello Mr Scindia Please give your viewpoints on the emerging political scenario.

What do you have to say about the uncontrolled corruption in the Congress party?

You are 51 today. What changes would you like to see happening in India in the next twenty years? What are the biggest problems confronting India?

Mr Scindia, did you or did you not take the hawala money. Why would you need to take money?

Why do you surround yourself with men like Amar Singh?

Do you see a political future for the country and yourself sans the Congress party?

Why does India today need the Congress party? And why are Congressmen so keen to be ruled by another foreigner -- Sonia Gandhi? Are all Congress men made of straw?

What dynamic yaar? He has just replied to one question. Alok, do you get me?

We are not getting any response from you. Is it getting too complex.

Mr Scindia, we are awaiting your reply!

Mr Scindia, why should a man of your wealth take hawala money?

Don't you think that the only reason you won the last Lok Sabha election was because there was no BJP candidate against you? Isn't it sad that after opposing your mother for so many years, you finally needed her help to win the elections!

Where are you Mr. Scindia.

arre, kay zala, prashnanche uttar dya? ani laukar kara, ho!

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Holkars please say it in Hindi or English for the benefit of all people in the chat room

arre, kya hua, savaalo ka jawab do. aur jara jaldi karo. Puneet, hope this is okay. :-)

arre, kya hua, savaalo ka jawab do. aur jara jaldi karo. Puneet, hope this is okay. :-)

Mr. Scindia, hope you are not getting offended by all these questions. But I guarantee that you will walk away with lot of good suggestions out of this Chat room.

MR SCINDIA, WHERE ARE YOU? LAGTA HAI GRAHAN LAG GAYA???

Have you vanished into thin air?

hi is suppie here...if so let me know........BTW....hi Mr.sindhia..:)

MR SCINDIA, AWAITING YOUR RESPONSES.

Liz go to the cafe

hi S.varghese..:) I'm taking a wild guess...but you're malayalee aren't you???....:)

Just for the record we have been without a response since 20:17:55 that is almost 12 minutes. What happened here folks.

Thanks..I'm goign over to the cafe...nice meeting you..:)

After Rajeev Gandhi we had the 70plus PV Narasimha Rao and now we have an 80 plus Kesari.Are there no young men in the Congress?

hey friends should we start discussing amongst ourselves, what do you say ?

Okay I think Mr. scindia was not expecting such a flurry of questions.

Hi Lisj I am , that was an intelligent guess.Byee, even I am making a move

Good evening Mr Scindia, I'd like to tell you that it is a great pleasure to be able to speak to you.

Nainan: Cricket is a game I immensely enjoy. I do feel that to be healthy in outlook and to be more productive in whatever vocation one adopts in life it is important to have healthy diversions. What better diversion than sports. As I could play fairly useful game of cricket I continue to enjoy it. Though sometimes it is difficult to organise 22 players and a ground, I must admit that I am switching rapidly to becoming a golf adict.

Holkars, Chandra, Varghese, Ganesh etc. Is it me or is he really not responding ?