Vishvaraj Singh Mewar Completes Father's Mourning Rituals at Udaipur Temple and City Palace

The impasse over Vishvaraj Singh Mewar's entry into Udaipur City Palace concluded on Wednesday. Vishvaraj Singh, who was recently named the titular head of the former Mewar Royal family, completed his father's mourning rituals at the Eklingnathji temple and the City Palace's dhuni. Earlier, he had been denied entry to the palace, leading to clashes outside.

On Monday, Vishvaraj Singh was officially anointed at Chittorgarh Fort after his father Mahendra Singh Mewar's passing on November 10. Following this ceremony, he attempted to enter the City Palace with a large group but was stopped, resulting in violent incidents. The palace is under the control of his uncle, Arvind Singh Mewar.

Resolution and Security Measures

A consensus was reached on Wednesday evening, allowing five individuals, including Vishvaraj Singh, to enter the palace for 'darshan' under tight security. Collector Arvind Poswal confirmed this arrangement. Additional security was deployed to ensure a peaceful visit without any disruptions.

Vishvaraj Singh expressed gratitude for the administration's proactive role in resolving the situation smoothly. He also thanked supporters for standing by him during this period. The administration's involvement was crucial in facilitating a peaceful visit to the palace.

Statements from Family Members

Arvind Singh Mewar's son, Lakshayraj Singh, held a press conference on Wednesday evening. He acknowledged that a consensus was reached with government and administrative support. However, he criticised Vishvaraj Singh's earlier attempt to enter with a large crowd as a show of strength.

Lakshayraj Singh stated that the visit could have occurred earlier if not for what he described as someone's arrogance. He emphasised that endangering lives in the name of ritual was inappropriate and suggested seeking court intervention for palace entry.

Legal Notices and Public Access

Legal notices were issued by Arvind Singh Mewar's lawyer warning against trespassing at the palace. The Shree Eklingji Trust decided that only authorised individuals could enter from November 25. This led to police presence at the palace gates to maintain order.

Despite these restrictions, Lakshayraj Singh noted that the Eklingnathji temple remains open to the public. Anyone wishing to visit can do so without hindrance, highlighting a distinction between temple access and palace entry.

Vishvaraj Singh shared his happiness about visiting the Eklingnathji temple where he received a red turban from the priest. He replaced it with a white one symbolising the end of mourning. This gesture marked a significant moment in concluding his father's mourning period.

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS (formerly Section 144 of CrPC) were enforced around City Palace to maintain peace. These measures ensured that no further disturbances occurred during Vishvaraj Singh's visit and helped restore calm in Udaipur.