Archive · 8 Jan 2026
BJP MLA Touches Feet Of Minister's Son
A video has gone viral showing a 73-year-old politician named Devendra Kumar Jain touching the feet of a 31-year-old man named Mahaaryaman Scindia, who is the son of another politician, Jyotiraditya Scindia.
This happened at a sports event where Devendra was celebrating his birthday.
Some people think it was a respectful gesture, while others think it might have political meanings.
Devendra said he did it out of gratitude because Mahaaryaman arranged a birthday cake and sang for him.
The video has started a big discussion in Madhya Pradesh.
A video shows BJP MLA Devendra Kumar Jain, 73, touching the feet of Mahaaryaman Scindia, 31, son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
The incident occurred during the 69th National School Games at Shivpuri District Stadium on Monday, which was also the MLA's birthday.
Devendra touched Mahaaryaman's feet as a personal expression of respect and gratitude for the birthday celebration.
The video has sparked debate, with some interpreting the gesture as respect and others as political subservience.
Neither Mahaaryaman Scindia nor the BJP leadership has issued an official statement on the controversy.
- Who
- BJP MLA Devendra Kumar Jain and Mahaaryaman Scindia, son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
- What
- A video of the 73-year-old MLA touching the feet of the 31-year-old Scindia's son
- When
- During the 69th National School Games on Monday, which was also the MLA's birthday
- Where
- Shivpuri District Stadium, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The MLA expressed gratitude for the birthday celebration organized by Mahaaryaman Scindia
Respect
Political Subservience
Gesture Interpretation
Respect
The gesture is seen as a personal expression of respect and gratitude.
Political Subservience
The gesture is interpreted as political subservience and power dynamics.
- MLA's Name
- Devendra Kumar Jain
- MLA's Age
- 73 years
- Son's Name
- Mahaaryaman Scindia
- Son's Age
- 31 years
- Event Location
- Shivpuri District Stadium, Madhya Pradesh
- Event Occasion
- 69th National School Games
- MLA's Position
- Three-time MLA from Shivpuri
- Video Duration
- 11 seconds
