Is Madhavrao Scindia's Spirit Wandering?

Madhavrao Scindia (alternatively the Maharaja of Gwalior) was a renowned Indian politician and minister from the Scindia family, who formerly ruled Gwalior. He was a nine-term member of the Lok Sabha & never lost an election since 1971, when he won for the first time from Gwalior at the age of 26.

He along with four journalists, Anju Sharma of Hindustan Times, Sanjeev Sinha of Indian Express, Ranjan Jha and Gopal Bisht, correspondent and photographer of Aaj Tak - Mr. Scindia's public relations man, Rupinder Singh, and pilot, Ray Gautam and co-pilot, Ritu Malik died on September 30, 2001 in an air crash when they were on their way from Delhi to Kanpur.

As per one Daily India report, villagers of Morta in Uttar Pradesh's Bhongaon Tehsil feel that the place where he died in the air crash is haunted. They feel that the troubled spirits have not been put to rest properly.

Many villagers have complained of getting thrashed or pushed while crossing the tragic spot in the fields in Mota Village of Mainpuri District, where the air crash occurred.

As per Dayanand, the owner of the field where the plane crash took place: "Ever since this accident happened, I have been hearing sounds of people crying and shouting. I am afraid to enter the fields."

Nathuram, another villager, said: "We are afraid to cross the fields as the spirits disturb us." Ali Daraj, another villager, said: "The spirits wander here and trouble all of us. We are worried and terrified. "

Dayanand, believes a memorial should be built at the place. He says: "I request the Government to build some memorial for the departed, so that their souls can rest in peace."

News Credit : Daily India

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