Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was visibly upset during his visit to Vadodara on Friday when senior local leaders failed to turn up on time for a public event. The incident took place at the 17th Employment Fair, where Scindia was scheduled to hand over appointment letters to 86 beneficiaries.
Arriving a few minutes early, the Minister found that MP Hemang Joshi, Mayor Pinky Soni, and MLA Chaitanya Desai were missing from the reception. Nearly half an hour later, the leaders walked in by which time Scindia had already taken his seat on the stage. Looking directly at them, he remarked, &ldquo;I am a guest and a son-in-law of Vadodara, why did you arrive late?&rdquo; The moment, caught on video, quickly went viral.
The local leaders reportedly apologised soon after, citing scheduling confusion. The event proceeded as planned, though the exchange underscored growing concerns over political decorum and respect for protocol at public functions.
Later, speaking to reporters, Scindia turned his attention to Bihar&rsquo;s upcoming assembly polls, asserting that the Opposition INDIA bloc was &ldquo;hungry for power&rdquo; while the NDA, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership, remained focused on &ldquo;serving the people.&rdquo; Voting in Bihar will take place on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.

Scindia Rebukes Vadodara Leaders for Delay

Union Minister questions protocol breach as city leaders arrive late to public event

Scindia Rebukes Vadodara Leaders for Delay

Union Minister questions protocol breach as city leaders arrive late to public event

October 24, 2025 | 17:54 IST