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Mahanaryaman Scindia, son of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is speculated to be the frontrunner for MPCA president in the September 2 election<\/h2>\n
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MPCA elections are set for September 2, with Mahanaryaman Scindia as the frontrunner.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) is heading into a crucial election on September 2, and all eyes are on whether Mahanaryaman Scindia, son of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, will emerge as the next president. Though nothing has been officially declared, strong speculation within cricketing and political circles suggests that Mahanaryaman may be the frontrunner, with some even hinting that he could be headed for an unopposed win.<\/p>\n

According to a TOI report, sources inside the MPCA say the long-standing rivalry between the Scindia camp and that of senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya no longer exists, since Jyotiraditya Scindia\u2019s move to the BJP has bridged earlier divisions. This shift, insiders believe, has cleared the way for Mahanaryaman to step into the role without facing a challenge.<\/p>\n

Currently serving as vice-president of the Gwalior cricket division, Mahanaryaman has been active in cricket administration. His leadership came into focus after he launched the Madhya Pradesh Premier League Scindia Cup two years ago, a franchise-style tournament modeled on the IPL. The tournament has completed two successful seasons, with one edition initially planned in Indore but later shifted to Gwalior. \u201cThe league has shown that Mahanaryaman has the knack to take up bigger responsibilities,” a senior cricketer told TOI.<\/p>\n

The MPCA, however, is not just about one name. The powerful faction led by former BCCI secretary and ex-MPCA president Sanjay Jagdale is expected to retain control of several important posts. Sources suggest that while the presidency could go uncontested to Mahanaryaman, the secretary\u2019s position may witness sharper competition, possibly with a candidate from Jagdale\u2019s group in the fray.<\/p>\n

The incumbent president, Abhilash Khandekar, is completing his second term, and preparations are reportedly underway to field Mahanaryaman as the preferred candidate for the top post. A senior member of the MPCA, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told TOI, \u201cSince everyone was in Indore, it was an opportunity to meet ahead of the election. The scenario would get clearer in the next couple of days. As of now, it is clear that one name has been decided unopposed for the post of president.”<\/p>\n

If elected, Mahanaryaman Scindia would become the third member of his family to head the MPCA. His grandfather, the late Madhavrao Scindia, served as president for many years, while his father Jyotiraditya Scindia has also held the role in the past. The continuity of the Scindia family in the cricket association adds weight to the speculation that Mahanaryaman\u2019s candidacy is more than symbolic.<\/p>\n

For now, the cricket fraternity in Madhya Pradesh is watching closely. While nothing is final until the formal announcement on September 2, many within the MPCA already see the younger Scindia as the strongest contender for the president\u2019s chair.<\/p>\n