👑 Royals in Active Politics
1. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar (Mysore)
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Position: Member of Parliament, Mysore (BJP)
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Background: Adopted as the 27th head of the Wadiyar dynasty in 2015, Yaduveer entered politics in 2024, winning the Mysore seat with over 800,000 votes. Wikipedia
2. Diya Kumari (Jaipur)
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Position: Member of Parliament, Rajsamand (BJP)
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Background: Granddaughter of Rajmata Gayatri Devi, Diya Kumari has been active in politics since 2013, focusing on social welfare and conservation efforts. Financial ExpressThe Economic Times+1Financial Express+1
3. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Gwalior)
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Position: Union Minister (BJP)
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Background: A former Congress leader, Scindia switched to the BJP in 2020. He serves as the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, representing the Gwalior royal family. Financial Express
4. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo (Bolangir, Odisha)
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Position: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha (BJP)
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Background: A member of the Patna royal family, he assumed office in June 2024, overseeing Agriculture, Energy, and Farmers’ Empowerment. Wikipedia+1The Times of India+1
5. Vishvendra Singh (Bharatpur, Rajasthan)
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Position: Member of Legislative Assembly (Congress)
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Background: A prominent Congress MLA, Vishvendra Singh hails from the Bharatpur royal family and has been active in state politics. The Economic Times
6. Dushyant Singh (Dholpur, Rajasthan)
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Position: Member of Parliament, Jhalawar-Baran (BJP)
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Background: Son of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Dushyant Singh continues the family’s political legacy. Wikipedia+3The Economic Times+3The Times of India+3
7. Amarinder Singh (Patiala, Punjab)
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Position: Former Chief Minister of Punjab
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Background: The last Maharaja of Patiala, Amarinder Singh served as Chief Minister and has held various positions in Indian politics. Wikipedia
8. Manvendra Singh (Barmer, Rajasthan)
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Position: Former Member of Parliament (Congress)
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Background: Initially with the BJP, Manvendra Singh switched to Congress in 2018, advocating for regional development. The Guardian+2Wikipedia+2Financial Express+2Financial Express+1Indiatimes+1
🏰 Royals in Active Politics
1. Sambhaji Raje (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)
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Position: Former Rajya Sabha Member; currently an independent politician
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Background: A direct descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sambhaji Raje served in the Rajya Sabha from 2016 to 2022. He has been a prominent advocate for Maratha reservation rights and continues to influence regional politics in Maharashtra. Wikipedia
2. Siddhi Kumari (Bikaner, Rajasthan)
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Position: Member of Legislative Assembly (BJP)
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Background: Granddaughter of Maharaja Karni Singh Bahadur, Siddhi Kumari has been a three-time BJP MLA from the Bikaner East constituency since 2008. The Economic Times+2Financial Express+2Financial Express+2
3. Amrita Roy (Krishnanagar, West Bengal)
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Position: BJP Candidate
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Background: Representing the Krishnanagar royal family, Amrita Roy is contesting elections with the BJP, continuing her family’s legacy in public service. Financial Express+1Financial Express+1
4. Perneet Kaur (Patiala, Punjab)
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Position: Former Congress MP; currently with BJP
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Background: Daughter-in-law of the last Maharaja of Patiala, Perneet Kaur has served as a Member of Parliament and has recently shifted her allegiance to the BJP, following her husband Captain Amarinder Singh. Financial Express+1Financial Express+1
5. Vishvendra Singh (Bharatpur, Rajasthan)
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Position: Member of Legislative Assembly (Congress)
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Background: A prominent Congress MLA, Vishvendra Singh hails from the Bharatpur royal family and has been active in state politics.
6. Ijyaraj Singh (Kota, Rajasthan)
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Position: Former Member of Parliament; active in state politics
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Background: Son of the former Maharaja of Kota, Ijyaraj Singh has been involved in politics and is preparing to contest upcoming assembly elections. The Economic Times
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These individuals exemplify the continued influence of India’s royal families in contemporary politics, bridging traditional legacies with modern governance.