New Delhi/Lucknow: Condolences poured in for Samajwadi Party founder and former UP chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav who died at a private hospital in Gurugram at the age of 82 on Monday.
President Droupadi Murmu termed his demise as an “irreparable loss” to the country.
Terming him as Darti Putra, Murmu stated through a tweet that his experience in Indian politics was unparallel. He was a respectable leader among all cutting across party lines, she tweeted.
The President also offered heartfelt condolence for his family. She 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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled his passing away. Modi said Yadav was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people’s problems.
“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,” Modi said.
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
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
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke to Akhilesh Yadav and offered condolences. In a tweet Yogi stated that he was the pillar of socialism. A struggling era came to an end today with his demise, Yogi tweeted.
The CM also announced a three-day State mourning in UP. He informed that the last rites of the former CM will be held with full of state honour.
श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन पर उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार तीन दिन के राजकीय शोक की घोषणा करती है।
उनका अंतिम संस्कार पूरे राजकीय सम्मान के साथ होगा।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 10, 2022
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed grief over the death of a socialist leader. Patnaik, in a tweet, stated Yadav will always be remembered for his contribution to uplift the downtrodden.
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
The 82-year-old Yadav passed away on Monday at Medanta hospital in Gurugram after prolonged illness.
The Samajwadi Party informed it through its twiiter handle.
“Mere adarniya pitaji aur sabke netaji nahi rahe – Akhilesh Yadav,” the SP tweeted from its Twitter handle.
The veteran leader was admitted to the hospital since August and was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Gurugram-based Medanta Hospital on October 2.
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