Mahendra Singh Mewar of Erstwhile Mewar Royal Family Dies at 83

Jaipur: Mahendra Singh Mewar, former BJP MP and member of Mewar royal family, passed away at a private hospital in Udaipur on Sunday. He was 83 years old.

Family sources said he h been receiving treatment at hospital for several days prior to his passing.

"He bread his last on Sunday," a source ded.

Mahendra Singh Mewar was a descendant of Maharana Pratap, 16th-century Rajput king who ruled Mewar until his death in 1597.

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma, Chittorgarh MP CP Joshi, former BJP state president, and or leers expressed ir condolences. Mahendra Singh Mewar was elected to Lok Sabha from Chittorgarh in 1989 on a BJP ticket.

"I am sdened to hear news of demise of former MP Maharana Shri Mahendra Singh Ji Mewar. I pray to Lord to grant a place to departed soul in his feet and give family strength to bear this immense grief," Sharma posted on X.

Joshi said, "His demise is s, painful and an irreparable loss for region and state. His contribution and work in society will always be remembered. Everyone will continue to get inspiration from his life." Mahendra Singh Mewarl's son Vishvaraj Singh Mewar is BJP MLA from Nathdwara constituency of Rajsamand district and daughter-in-law Mahima Kumari is BJP MP from Rajsamand.

(with ncy inputs)