Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over Mulayam Singh's death
Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav died today following prolonged illness. He was 82.
Mr Yadav was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital since August. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a three-day state mourning and said the last rites of Mr Yadav will be performed with full state honours.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish over the veteran politician's death and said that he was a key soldier for democracy during the Emergency.
"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," he tweeted.
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
Mulayam Singh Yadav served people diligently, devoted his life towards popularising ideals of Jayaprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, PM Modi said in another tweet.
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
President Draupadi Murmu said the achievements of Mulayam Singh Yadav, who came from an ordinary environment, were extraordinary.
श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव का निधन देश के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है। साधारण परिवेश से आए मुलायम सिंह यादव जी की उपलब्धियां असाधारण थीं। ‘धरती पुत्र' मुलायम जी जमीन से जुड़े दिग्गज नेता थे। उनका सम्मान सभी दलों के लोग करते थे। उनके परिवार-जन व समर्थकों के प्रति मेरी गहन शोक-संवेदनाएं!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 10, 2022
Home Minister Amit Shah termed his demise the "end of an era".
मुलायम सिंह यादव जी अपने अद्वितीय राजनीतिक कौशल से दशकों तक राजनीति में सक्रिय रहे। आपातकाल में उन्होंने लोकतंत्र की पुनर्स्थापना के लिए बुलंद आवाज उठाई। वह सदैव एक जमीन से जुड़े जननेता के रूप में याद किए जाएँगे। उनका निधन भारतीय राजनीति के एक युग का अंत है।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 10, 2022
"Received the sad news of demise of former Chief Minister of UP and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. May almighty rest his soul at his feet and give strength to his family and admirers to bear the loss," tweeted Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal.
उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और समाजवादी नेता श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें एवं उनके सभी प्रशंसकों और परिजनों को ये अपार दुख सहने की शक्ति दें।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 10, 2022
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"I join my father & all my colleagues in conveying our heartfelt condolences to @yadavakhilesh & his entire family. Neta ji was a towering personality & his contribution to UP & the rest of the country will not be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace," tweeted National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 10, 2022
"Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of former UP CM & @samajwadiparty founder #MulayamSinghYadav. The socialist leader will always be remembered for his contribution to uplift the downtrodden. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti," tweeted Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Deeply saddened to know about the passing away of former UP CM & @samajwadiparty founder #MulayamSinghYadav. The socialist leader will always be remembered for his contribution to uplift the downtrodden. My thoughts & prayers are with the bereaved family & supporters. Om Shanti.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 10, 2022
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he played a prominent role in the Uttar Pradesh politics for many decades.
राजनीति में विरोधी होने के बावजूद मुलायम सिंह जी के सबसे अच्छे संबंध थे। जब भी उनसे भेंट होती तो वे बड़े खुले मन से अनेक विषयों पर बात करते। अनेक अवसरों पर उनसे हुई बातचीत मेरी स्मृति में सदैव तरोताज़ा रहेगी। दुःख की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों एवं समर्थकों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएँ।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 10, 2022
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav also condoled Mulayam Singh Yadav's death.
समाजवादी वटवृक्ष सपा संरक्षक आदरणीय मुलायम सिंह जी के निधन की खबर से मर्माहत हूँ। देश की राजनीति में एवं वंचितों को अग्रिम पंक्ति में लाने में उनका अतुलनीय योगदान रहा।उनकी यादें जुड़ी रहेगी।ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें।विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि।
— Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) October 10, 2022
आदरणीय नेता जी सपा संरक्षक श्री मुलायम सिंह जी के निधन पर गहरा शोक और संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। वो एक कुशल प्रशासक, प्रख्यात समाजवादी एवं लोकप्रिय राजनेता थे।
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) October 10, 2022
उनके निधन से देश के राजनीतिक एवं सामाजिक क्षेत्र में अपूरणीय क्षति हुई है। pic.twitter.com/bF19xeJnTL
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Mulayam Singh Yadav's unparalleled contribution to Indian politics will always be remembered.
श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला। भारतीय राजनीति में उप्र के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री, भारत सरकार के रक्षामंत्री व सामाजिक न्याय के सशक्त पैरोकार के रूप में उनका अतुलनीय योगदान हमेशा याद रखा जाएगा।@yadavakhilesh व अन्य सभी प्रियजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी शोक संवेदनाएं
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) October 10, 2022
"His tenures as CM of UP were very consequential. He played a key national role on 2 occasions: Deve Gowda and Gujral governments as Defence Minister, and in 2002 when he proposed APJ Abdul Kalam for President," tweeted Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.
Mulayam Singh Yadav was a stalwart Lohiaite but had admirers across political spectrum. His tenures as CM of UP were very consequential. He played a key national role on 2 occasions: Deve Gowda & Gujral govts as Defence Min,& in 2002 when he proposed APJ Abdul Kalam for President
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) October 10, 2022
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