In a tweet, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces his father's death and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav. Yadav has been receiving treatment at a Gurugram hospital since August. Several politicians have expressed their condolences on the death of the veteran leader.
The founder of the Samajwadi Party, Mulayam Singh Yadav (82), passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. The veteran politician died after spending several days in the critical care unit of Medanta hospital in Gurugram.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces the death of his father, party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, in a tweet.
Yadav has been receiving treatment at a hospital in Gurugram since August. Several politicians have expressed their condolences on the veteran leader's death.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief, saying Mulayam Singh Yadav had faithfully served the people. PM Modi tweeted, "Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji made a name for himself in both UP and national politics. During the Emergency, he was a key soldier for democracy. As Defence Minister, he worked to make India stronger. His parliamentary interventions were insightful, focusing on advancing national interests."
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)
"Mulayam Singh Yadav devoted his life to popularising the ideals of Jayaprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia," PM Modi said.
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)
President Draupadi Murmu also expressed her condolences to the Yadav family and supporters. President Murmu described Mulayam Singh Yadav's achievements as extraordinary, despite his coming from a low-income family.
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)
The Home Minister, Amit Shah, called his death 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)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Mulayam Singh Yadav, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Samajwadi Party leader, died. May the Almighty rest his soul at his feet and give his family and admirers the strength to bear his loss."