To you, I’m Your highness,’ insists Indian politician

On what ground do former royals expect special treatment in the Indian democracy? It would not be justified in Republic country. In the 1970s all privileges given to former royals, kings and maharajas also came to an end. Why the hell she thinks she is “Master Race”? In Republic and Democratic country every one is equal that one of the reason governments abolished the Monarchy from India so that every one can be seen as equal, its different matter how far we succeeded in bringing equality in society. As far as I think we are not equal, as long as there are more than 2 people on the planet we won’t get along. Stop beginning to create a “MASTER RACE” in this country. Authority, respect and wealth in the 21st century should be earned, not inherited. No one has power over me by their birth.

‘Her highness’ creates India row

As India approaches nearly 60 years of independence, some of its former royals seem intent on turning the clock back.

One aristocratic politician has even gone so far as to persuade the authorities to rule that she should be addressed as “highness”.

The government of Madhya Pradesh has ruled that the honour should be conferred on Yashodhara Raje Scindia.

She happens to be the state’s tourism minister, and from now on will be known as “shrimant”, meaning “highness”.

 

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