Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army Unveil Statue of Maharana Pratap at Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre

On 16th January 2026, Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army unveiled a statue of Maharana Pratap at the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre in New Delhi. The event paid homage to Maharana Pratap's legendary valour and enduring legacy as one of the most revered Rajput rulers, symbolizing courage, patriotism and Rajasthan's rich martial heritage.

The ceremony at the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between the Rajput community and the Indian Army, reinforcing a spirit of honor and service that continues to inspire new generations.

The Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi honoured Shriji by presenting him with a Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card. It is a prestigious Indian Army award recognizing individual acts of gallantry, distinguished service or devotion to duty. The Chief conferred this honor upon Shriji in recognition of his outstanding contributions to social service, particularly his association with the Indian Army Regiments, Veer Naris and extending help during challenging times, including the COVID 19 pandemic, as well as his dedication to a range of noble initiatives in support of the armed forces. Expressing his gratitude to the Chief of the Army Staff, Shriji remarked that it was a matter of immense pride that Mewar's tradition of valour remains alive today within the Indian Army in the form of the 9th Battalion, The Grenadiers (Mewar), a fact that brings great glory to the region of Mewar and bears testimony to its enduring martial legacy

Statue of Maharana Pratap at the Rajputana Rifles Regimental Centre, New Delhi, unveiled by Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar and General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army

General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, presents the Chief of the Army Staff Commendation Card to Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar