LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav has passed away. He was undergoing treatment for the past several days and was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
The death of Mulayam Singh was informed on the official Twitter handle of Samajwadi Party.
Reactions of political parties and leaders are coming on social media on the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Taking to Twitter, PM Narendra Modi posted a series of pictures with the Samajwadi Party supremo.
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,”
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
He wrote in another tweet, “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,”
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
President Draupadi Murmu also condoled his death by tweeting and expressed condolences to the family.
He wrote, “The death of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav is an irreparable loss to the country. The achievements of Mulayam Singh Yadav ji, who came from an ordinary environment, were extraordinary. ‘Dharti Putra’ Mulayam ji was a veteran leader associated with the land. He was respected by people of all parties. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters.
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
The Congress party described the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav as an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
Congress tweeted, “The death of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, the patron of the Samajwadi Party, former Defense Minister of the country and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. May God give him a place at his feet and give strength to his family and supporters to bear this loss.
समाजवादी पार्टी के संरक्षक, देश के पूर्व रक्षा मंत्री और उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी का निधन भारतीय राजनीति के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है।
— Congress (@INCIndia) October 10, 2022
ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें और उनके परिवार एवं समर्थकों को यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। pic.twitter.com/Ml9v8QA63E
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed grief over the demise of Samajwadi Party founder.
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati also expressed her condolences by tweeting.
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
ॐ शांति 🙏 https://t.co/EJUydFyliJ
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces state mourning for 3-days on Mulayam Singh’s death
उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी का निधन अत्यंत दुखदायी है।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 10, 2022
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।
Condoling the death of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a three-day state mourning in the state.
Chief Minister Yogi tweeted, “Uttar Pradesh government announces three days of state mourning on the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav. His last rites will be performed with full state honours.”
Yogi Adityanath said that in this hour of mourning, he expressed his condolences by talking to his son Akhilesh Yadav over the phone.