Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on Monday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 82.
Prime Minister Modi paid tributes to the veteran politician and called him 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,” the PM wrote on Twitter. He also shared multiple photographs from his meetings with Mulayam.
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 was a grounded leader who served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising the ideals of Loknayak JP and Dr Lohia, Modi said in another tweet.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced three-day state mourning and said the last rites of Mulayam Singh will be performed with full state honours.
President Draupadi Murmu, in her tribute, said Mulayam Singh came from an ordinary background but his achievements were extraordinary. 'Dharti Putra' Mulayam's demise is an irreparable loss to the country, she said.
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
Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minster Amit Shah shared tributes to the political stalwart.
श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी ज़मीन से जुड़े एक ऐसे नेता थे जिन्होंने कई दशकों तक उत्तर प्रदेश की राजनीति में एक प्रमुख भूमिका निभाई। अपने लम्बे सार्वजनिक जीवन में उन्होंने अनेक पदों पर काम किया और देश, समाज एवं प्रदेश के विकास में अपना योगदान दिया। उनका निधन बेहद पीड़ादायक है।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 10, 2022
"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.
