Udaipur, November 26: A clash broke out on Monday night between two factions of the royal family of Udaipur, leading to stone pelting outside the City Palace. BJP MLA from Rajsamand and newly crowned Maharana of Mewar, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, and his supporters camped outside the City Palace after they were stopped from entering the palace.
The situation escalated into a standoff between Vishvaraj Singh Mewar and his cousin Dr Lakshay Raj Singh Mewar, along with their uncle Arvind Singh Mewar, at the gates of the City Palace. Vishvaraj Singh, who is the 77th Maharana of Mewar, was reportedly refused entry into the palace. Udaipur: City Palace and Eklingji Temple Closed Amid Family Dispute Involving Vishwaraj Singh Mewar(Watch Video).
Mewar Family Row
#WATCH | Udaipur, Rajasthan: Dispute within the former royal family turned violent as supporters of BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, who was crowned as the 77th Maharana of Mewar, clashed with City Palace representatives, leading to stone-pelting.
After the coronation ceremony… pic.twitter.com/4KU6nASAUE
— ANI (@ANI) November 25, 2024
Udaipur: A dispute within the former royal family turned violent as supporters of MLA Vishvaraj Singh clashed with City Palace representatives, leading to stone-pelting.
The conflict arose over access to the Dhuni Mata site for rituals. Vishvaraj Singh has been at the site with… pic.twitter.com/xQQUy29qFo
— IANS (@ians_india) November 25, 2024
Following the refusal, the MLA's supporters began throwing stones and attempting to force their way into the palace. Those inside the palace retaliated, further escalating the situation. The row in the erstwhile royal family reportedly erupted after the coronation of BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar as the 77th Maharana of Mewar. Further details awaited.
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