Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away at 82, PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu offer condolences
Updated On Oct 10, 2022 12:00 PM IST
Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav was admitted in the hospital since August and was shifted in ICU on October 2.
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Former defence minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, 82, died in Medanta hospital in Gurugram where he was undergoing treatment. He was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the hospital last Sunday after his health deteriorated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other dignitaries offered condolences.(PTI)
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President Droupadi Murmu termed the demise of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav an “irreparable loss” to the country. “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," she wrote in a tweet. "'Dharti Putra' Mulayam ji was a veteran leader and was connected with the land. He was respected by people of all parties. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters!” Murmu tweeted in Hindi.(File Image)
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PM Modi condoled Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise and said he 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. "Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji distinguished himself in UP and national politics. He was a key soldier for democracy during the Emergency," the prime minister said in a series of tweets.(File Image)
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his grief and prayed for strength to his family and admirers to bear the loss. "Received the sad news of demise of former Chief Minister of UP and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. May almighty rest his soul at his feet and give strength to his family and admirers to bear the loss," Kejriwal said in a tweet.(File Image)
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin tweeted, "Saddened by the demise of former CM of UP and senior leader of @samajwadiparty Thiru. Mulayam Singh. One of the tallest figures in Indian Politics who stood for reservation for the OBC, Thiru Mulayam Singh was deeply committed to secular ideals. His death is an irreparable loss."(File Image)
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Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said Yadav's unparalleled contribution to Indian politics as defence minister and chief minister of Uttar Pradesh will always be remembered. "My deepest condolences to Akhilesh Yadav and all other loved ones," she said in a tweet in Hindi.(File Image)
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"The news of the death of the senior SP leader and former Chief Minister is saddening. I express my sympathies to the family members and well-wishers of the leader. May God give them strength to face the grief," Mayawati said in a tweet in Hindi.(File Image)
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Senior Congress leader and party's presidential polls contender Shashi Tharoor offered condolences and tweeted, “I had met the former DefenceMinister at the @UN & subsequently exchanged thoughts with him at the LokSabha. A political giant has passed. A great loss to all Indians. OM Shanti.”(PTI)
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