71-Year-Old MLA Touches Scindia's Son's Feet, Sparks Political Storm

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News18•08-01-2026, 20:38
71-Year-Old MLA Touches Scindia's Son's Feet, Sparks Political Storm
- •A viral 11-second video shows 71-year-old BJP MLA Devendra Kumar Jain touching the feet of 31-year-old Mahan Aryaman Scindia.
- •The incident occurred at the 69th National School Games inauguration in Shivpuri, which was also MLA Jain's birthday.
- •MLA Jain explained his action as a personal, cultural gesture of gratitude after Scindia's son celebrated his birthday on stage.
- •The video sparked widespread debate in Madhya Pradesh politics regarding respect, tradition, and changing power equations.
- •Political analysts suggest the incident reflects symbolism and influence, though neither Scindia's son nor BJP has officially commented.
Why It Matters: A viral video of an MLA touching a younger leader's feet sparks debate on political respect vs. subservience.
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