Maharaja Samthar, a former Home Minister of Uttar Pradesh and a seven-time MLA passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 72. He was also an MLC from Jhansis Garotha assembly and the Maharaja of Samthar State princely state of Jhansi. Maharaja Samthar was counted among the strong leaders of the Uttar Pradesh Congress and always remained loyal to the party. He was also the maternal uncle of Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya of Pratapgarh.Illness and Personal LifeMaharaja Samthar had been ill for some time and was living at his residence in Lucknow (UP). Pradeep Jain Aditya, former Union Minister of State for Congress, confirmed the news of his death and added that Maharaja Samthar always remained in the Congress and was counted among the strong leaders of the Uttar Pradesh Congress. He also mentioned that Maharaja Samthar had a son named Samarjit and a daughter named Niharika. Niharika is married to Dushyant, son of former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje. Thats why Maharaja Samthar was close to the former CM.State Honors and Last RitesMaharaja Samthars mortal remains will reach Samthar by tonight, and the last darshan will be held inside the Samthar fort on March 10, 2023, from 10 am. The last rites will be performed after 2 oclock, and state honours will be given. The funeral will be held at Samthar, and there is talk of the arrival of former CM Vasundhara Raje and Raja Bhaiya during the last rites.LegacyMaharaja Samthar was a towering political figure and a well-known person who served the people of Uttar Pradesh for several years. He was a dedicated member of the Congress party and contributed significantly to the growth and development of the state. His passing is significant loss for the people of Uttar Pradesh and the Congress party. Maharaja Samthar will always be remembered for his contribution to society, unwavering commitment, and dedication to the Congress party.ConclusionThe death of Maharaja Samthar, former Home Minister of Uttar Pradesh and a tall Congress party leader, is a significant loss for the state and the party. He will be remembered for his contributions to society and his dedication to the Congress party. His mortal remains will be given state honours, and his last rites will be held at Samthar in the presence of various notable political figures.
