Cricketer Ajay Jadeja named heir to Jamnagar royal throne
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has been named as the next Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, popularly known as Jamnagar, a princely state in Gujarat. Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar confirmed the announcement in a statement.
PTC News Desk: Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has been named as the next Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, popularly known as Jamnagar, a princely state in Gujarat. Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar confirmed the announcement in a statement.
In a letter, Shatrusalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji Jadeja revealed that Ajay agreed to be his heir. Shatrusalyasinhji is Jam Saheb of Nawanagar and is Ajay's father's cousin brother.
Ajay Jadeja, who was born into the Nawanagar royal family, has an extensive cricketing background. His relatives, K Ranjitsinhji and KS Duleepsinhji are recognised with the prestigious Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy, respectively.
The announcement follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar Memorial in Warsaw, Poland, in August.
"I saw a direct and living example of our deep people-to-people ties yesterday. I had the privilege of paying tribute at the memorial of Maharaja of Kolhapur. I am happy that even today the people of Poland respect his philanthropy and generosity. To immortalize his memory, we are going to start the Jam Saheb Nawanagar Youth Action Program between India and Poland. Every year, 20 young people from Poland will be taken on a visit to India," PM Modi said.
The memorial commemorates the legacy of Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, the former Maharaja noted for his humanitarian actions during World War II, when he was lovingly known as the 'Good Maharaja.'