Gwalior Remembers Madhavrao Scindia Plane Crash Tragedy

• On September 30, 2001, Madhavrao Scindia, a prominent leader and Maharaja of Gwalior, died in a private plane crash near Bhainsroli village, Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh.
• The C-90 aircraft, carrying leaders, journalists, and two pilots, crashed while Scindia was en route to a political rally.
• Identification of Madhavrao Scindia's body was difficult due to the horrific nature of the crash; he was identified by his Mother Durga locket and shoes.
• Then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had a deep affection for the Scindia family, monitored the situation and later attended the funeral.
• A massive crowd, including 150 MPs and people from abroad, gathered in Gwalior for Scindia's final journey, leading to the city remaining closed for about 7 days in mourning.

Why It Matters: Gwalior revisits the tragic 2001 plane crash that killed Madhavrao Scindia, a revered leader.