Gurugram: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party supremo, Mulayam Singh Yadav, passed away at the age of 82 on Monday at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital.
As soon as the Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav confirmed the demise of his father, leaders from across the political spectrum offered condolences on the passing away of the veteran politician.
Condoling the demise of former UP Chief Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Mulayam Singh Yadav, as a remarkable personality who was widely admired.
“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,” PM Modi said in a series of tweets.
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
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed condolences over Mulayam Singh Yadav’s death and called him a true warrior associated with grassroots.
श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी का निधन एक बेहद दुःखद समाचार है। वो ज़मीनी राजनीति से जुड़े एक सच्चे योद्धा थे।
मैं श्री अखिलेश यादव समेत सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 10, 2022
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Medanta Hospital and paid floral tribute to the veteran politician.
Union Home Minister #AmitShah pays tribute to veteran politician #MulayamSinghYadav at Gurugram’s Medanta Hospital https://t.co/iVjnUKiH1I pic.twitter.com/EPCTcKZt3r
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) October 10, 2022
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
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh too showered praises on his long-time opponent in politics and said, “Mulayam Singh ji had the best relations. Whenever he met him, he would talk about many subjects with a very open mind. My interactions with him on many occasions will always be fresh in my memory. My condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief.”
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
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
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal too offered condolence on the demise of Mulayam Singh and tweeted in hindi, “Received the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and socialist leader Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav. May God rest the departed soul at his feet and give strength to all his fans and family members to bear this immense loss.”
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।
ॐ शांति 🙏 https://t.co/EJUydFyliJ— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 10, 2022
Expressing grief, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Saddened by the news of the demise of Samajwadi Party founder and former UP Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. Netaji served the country and society while holding various constitutional posts in his long political career. May God give peace to the pious and strength to the bereaved family. Om Shanti.”
समाजवादी पार्टी के संस्थापक और UP के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन के समाचार से मन दुःखी है।
नेताजी ने अपने लंबे राजनीतिक जीवन में विभिन्न संवैधानिक पदों पर रहते हुए देश व समाज की सेवा की। ईश्वर पुण्यात्मा को शांति व शोकाकुल परिजनों को संबल प्रदान करें।
ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/rQHUqm6tx3
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 10, 2022
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted in hindi, “The passing away of Former CM Mulayam Singh Yadav is deeply saddening…” CM Yogi also declared a three day state-wide holiday in Uttar Pradesh to mourn passing away of his opponent and 3 time CM of Uttar Pradesh.
उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी का निधन अत्यंत दुखदायी है।
उनके निधन से समाजवाद के एक प्रमुख स्तंभ एवं एक संघर्षशील युग का अंत हुआ है।
ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति की कामना व शोकाकुल परिवार एवं समर्थकों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 10, 2022
Congress leader, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered condolences to his son and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and tweeted in hindi, “Received the saddening news of Mulayam Singh Yadav’s demise. His unmatched contribution to Indian politics as a former UP CM, Indian Defence and Social justice Minister 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
ईश्वर श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी को श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें।
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) October 10, 2022
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh in his tweet said “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.”
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
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar offered his condolences for the departed leader.
Deeply pained by the passing away of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. He was an illustrious political leader who dedicated his life to the service of the people.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) October 10, 2022
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