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

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

“He breathed his last on Sunday,” a source added.

Mahendra Singh Mewar was a descendant of Maharana Pratap, the 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 other leaders expressed their condolences. Mahendra Singh Mewar was elected to the Lok Sabha from Chittorgarh in 1989 on a BJP ticket.

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

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

(with agency inputs)