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👑 Royals in Active Politics

1. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar (Mysore)

  • Position: Member of Parliament, Mysore (BJP)

  • 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)

3. Jyotiraditya Scindia (Gwalior)

  • Position: Union Minister (BJP)

  • 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)

  • Position: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha (BJP)

  • 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)

  • Position: Member of Legislative Assembly (Congress)

  • 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)

7. Amarinder Singh (Patiala, Punjab)

  • Position: Former Chief Minister of Punjab

  • 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)

  • Position: Former Member of Parliament (Congress)

  • 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)

    • Position: Former Rajya Sabha Member; currently an independent politician

    • 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)

    3. Amrita Roy (Krishnanagar, West Bengal)

    • Position: BJP Candidate

    • 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)

    • Position: Former Congress MP; currently with BJP

    • 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)

    • Position: Member of Legislative Assembly (Congress)

    • 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)

    • Position: Former Member of Parliament; active in state politics

    • 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

     

These individuals exemplify the continued influence of India’s royal families in contemporary politics, bridging traditional legacies with modern governance.