Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences on the demise of Mahendra Singh Mewar, a former Member of Parliament (MP) from Chittorgarh and a member of the erstwhile Mewar royal family, who passed away earlier in the day.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his sympathies and reflected on how Mahendra Singh Mewar worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the heritage of Rajasthan. PM Modi also mentioned that the former MP dedicated his life to public service, and his efforts toward social welfare will continue to serve as an inspiration.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mahendra Singh Mewar, a former Member of Parliament from Chittorgarh and a member of the Mewar royal family, who made invaluable contributions to social and political life. Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the heritage of Rajasthan. He dedicated himself completely to the service of the people. His efforts towards social welfare will always remain an inspiration. In this time of grief, I express my condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti!” PM Modi wrote in his post.
83-year-old Mahendra Singh Mewar, the former member of the Mewar royal family, passed away at Ananta Medical College in Rajasthan’s Udaipur, where he had been undergoing treatment due to a continuous deterioration in his health. He breathed his last on Sunday.
Mahendra Singh Mewar was the father-in-law of Rajsamand MP Mahima Kumari and the father of Nathdwara MLA Vishwajit Singh. The news of his demise has sent a wave of mourning across the region.