Udaipur royals' feud: 'Can't force...in...our home,' cousin warns BJP MLA
The feud within the Udaipur royal family has escalated after a recent incident at the City Palace. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Vishvaraj Singh and his supporters were denied entry into the palace, causing unrest. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Vishvaraj's cousin, has warned against the misuse of political power to gain entry into their home.
Palace entry denial leads to unrest, police injuries
Tensions flared on Monday when stones were pelted at the palace gate, injuring three policemen. The dispute revolves around a property dispute between the families of Vishvaraj and Lakshyaraj. The Udaipur City Palace and Eklingnathji Temple are currently managed by Arvind Singh, Lakshyaraj's father and chairman of Shree Eklingji Trust.
Lakshyaraj accuses administration of aiding forced entry
Notably, Vishvaraj was barred from entering the palace after his coronation as Maharana of Mewar. He had planned to perform rituals at a family shrine inside the palace and visit Eklingnathji Temple. Following this incident, Lakshyaraj had accused the Udaipur administration of helping Vishvaraj in his bid to force entry into the palace.
Lakshyaraj warns against misuse of political power
"People in political positions should not misuse their position and power within the government to enter our home," Lakshyaraj said. He stressed "Eklingji Mandir is open for all" and not a venue for displaying strength. After the unrest, a district-appointed receiver will now decide on entry permissions to the disputed properties.
Family dispute dates back to 1980s over property control
The family feud goes back to the 1980s when their grandfather, Maharana Bhagwat Singh, handed over the control of royal trusts to Arvind. This divided the family into two camps and left Vishvaraj's side out of some properties. In a recent social media post, Lakshyaraj hoped authorities would ensure justice and follow constitutional law, reminding everyone legal options are open to settle disputes without taking to forceful measures.
