Gurugram (Haryana): Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away at a Gurugram Hospital on Monday, his son Akhilesh Yadav said.
The SP leader had been under critical condition for the past few days.
Condoling the passing away of the Mulayam Singh Yadav, PM Modi Tweeted-
Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji was a remarkable personality. He was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people’s problems. He served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising the ideals of Loknayak JP and Dr. Lohia. pic.twitter.com/kFtDHP40q9
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2022
Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji distinguished himself in UP and national politics. He was a key soldier for democracy during the Emergency. As Defence Minister, he worked for a stronger India. His Parliamentary interventions were insightful and emphasised on furthering national interest. pic.twitter.com/QKGfFfimr8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2022
I had many interactions with Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji when we served as Chief Ministers of our respective states. The close association continued and I always looked forward to hearing his views. His demise pains me. Condolences to his family and lakhs of supporters. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/eWbJYoNfzU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2022
Condolences pour in for the veteran leader:
उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और समाजवादी पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन का समाचार दुःखद है। उन्हें मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि।
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) October 10, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to Shri Akhilesh Yadav, the Yadav family family, all members of Samajwadi Party & its supporters on the passing of stalwart leader & Fmr CM of UP, Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. He leaves behind a huge legacy of work&service. He will be hugely missed.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi?? (@priyankac19) October 10, 2022
Pained to note abt sad demise of veteran samajwadi leader shri Mulayamsingh ji Yadav. May God rest his soul in peace. ओम् शांति।
— Ajay Sancheti (@sancheti_ajay) October 10, 2022
The passing away of former Uttar Pradesh CM and founder of Samajwadi Party, Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav is a huge loss to Indian politics. May Lord Jagannath grant peace to his departed soul. My condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti! ? pic.twitter.com/3AFewvtGzI
— Niranjan Patnaik (@NPatnaikOdisha) October 10, 2022
Saddened to know about the passing away of Former UP CM, Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends!
Om Shanti ?#MulayamSinghYadav pic.twitter.com/gsxRtS5KJJ
— Vishnu Vardhan Reddy (@SVishnuReddy) October 10, 2022
आज मैंने अपना एक अभिभावक खो दिया! नेताजी मुलायम सिंह यादव जी का निधन मेरी निजी क्षति है!
उनसे बहुत स्नेह प्रेम मिला, वह मेरे लिए अविस्मरणीय है। भगवान उनकी आत्मा को शांति और उनके अपनों को इस पर्वत तुल्य पीड़ा से उबरने की शक्ति दें! @yadavakhilesh जी के लिए तो अकल्पनीय पीड़ा है!
— Pappu Yadav (@pappuyadavjapl) October 10, 2022
Born on November 22, 1939, Mulayam Singh Yadav is one of the most prominent leaders of Uttar Pradesh who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh thrice and has also served in the Union Government as the Minister of Defence.
He was elected 10 times as MLA and 7 times as Lok Sabha MP.
In July this year, the Samajwadi Party patriarch’s wife Sadhna Gupta passed away after undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Gurugram for a lung infection.
