Madhav Rao Scindia was a prominent Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. Born on March 10, 1945, he played a significant role in Indian politics during the late 20th century. He served as the Minister of Railways and later as the Minister of Civil Aviation, contributing to various reforms in these sectors. Scindia was also known for his royal lineage, being a descendant of the Scindia dynasty of Gwalior. He was an influential figure in Madhya Pradesh politics and was elected multiple times to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, until his untimely death in 2001.