Former BJP MP and member of the erstwhile Mewar royal family Mahendra Singh Mewar died at a private hospital in Udaipur on Sunday. He was 83.
He had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the last several days, sources in the family said.
"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 he died in 1597.
He was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Chittorgarh seat in 1989 on a BJP ticket.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, BJP state president Madan Rathore, Chittorgarh MP and former BJP state president CP Joshi and other leaders conveyed their condolences.
"I am deeply saddened by the demise of former Chittorgarh MP and member of the erstwhile Mewar royal family Mahendra Singh Mewar ji, who made an invaluable contribution to social and political life," Modi posted on X.
"He remained engaged in preserving and enhancing the heritage of Rajasthan throughout his life. He worked with full dedication to serve the people. His work for social welfare will always remain a source of inspiration," he said condoling the demise.
"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 said on X.
"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," Joshi said.
Mahendra Singh Mewar's son Vishvaraj Singh Mewar is the BJP MLA from the Nathdwara constituency of Rajsamand district. His daughter-in-law Mahima Kumari is the BJP MP from Rajsamand. PTI SDA AS AS
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