Mulayam Singh Yadav Death: Mortal Remains Reach Ancestral Home in Saifai
Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital on 10 October.
Former UP CM and SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav News.
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'Respected Father and Everyone’s Leader is No More', Says Akhilesh
Mulayam Singh Yadav's death was confirmed on Twitter by his son and former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, with the party handle tweeting, "My respected father and everyone's leader is no more - Shri Akhilesh Yadav."
'His Demise Pains Me', Says PM Modi
In his tribute to Yadav, PM Modi called him a "remarkable personality" and tweeted that he "had many interactions with Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji" when they served as Chief Ministers of their 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," he added.
Amit Shah & Rajnath Singh Pay Tribute to Mulayam Yadav
Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that Yadav will always be remembered as a grassroots leader who worked for the masses.
"Mulayam Singh Yadav ji remained active in politics for decades with his unique political skills. During the Emergency, he raised his voice for the restoration of democracy. He will always be remembered as a grassroots leader. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics," Shah tweeted in Hindi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who himself was UP CM from 2000-2002, tweeted that despite being his rival in politics, he had the best relations with Yadav.
'Stalwart Lohiaite', Tweets Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweeted that "Mulayam Singh Yadav was a stalwart Lohiaite but had admirers across political spectrum. His tenures as CM of UP were very consequential."
'Irreparable Loss to Indian Politics', Tweets Congress Party
The Congress Party, via its official Twitter handle, wrote, "The death of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, the patron of Samajwadi Party, former Defense Minister of the country and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is an irreparable loss to Indian politics."
'Ordinary Background, Extraordinary Achievements', Tweets President Droupadi Murmu
President of Indian Droupadi Murmu called Yadav's death 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, grounded leader. He was respected by people of all parties. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters!"
Last Rites of to Be Held at Saifai
The last rites of Mulayam Singh Yadav will be held at Saifai, which is his ancestral village in UP, according to the office of the Samajwadi Party.
UP Govt Announces 3-Day State Mourning
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a three-day state mourning for Yadav. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has said that his last rites will be held with full state honors, ANI reported.
'End of a Political Era': UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya called demise of Yadav "the end of a political era."
He added that the news of his death is "very sad" for UP politics and the country's politics.
'Icon of the Socialist Movement': Former PM Manmohan Singh Writes to Akhilesh Yadav
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Congress Party wrote a letter to Akhilesh Yadav to condole the demise of the latter's father.
Singh called Mulayam Yadav "a leader of high esteem who was respected by everybody irrespective of party lines," and an "icon of the Socialist Movement."
Manmohan Singh's letter to Akhilesh Yadav.
'Deepest Condolences to his Family': Former UP CM and BSP Supremo Mayawati
Former UP CM and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo took to Twitter to pay tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav, calling the news of his death "very sad."
"My deepest condolences to his family and all well wishers. May nature give them all the strength to bear this sorrow," her tweet added.
Amit Shahs Pays Tribute to Mulayam Yadav at Medanta Hospital
Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav at Gurugram's Medanta hospital following the SP supremo's death.
Amit Shah pays tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav.
'Whole Village is Upset', Says Saifai Village Head
Ramphal Valmiki, the village head of Mulayam Singh Yadav's ancestral village Saifai, told news agency ANI that the whole village is upset, and that his body will be brought and kept at the place where he used to meet people.
'A People's Leader', Says NC Leader Farooq Abdullah
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said that Yadav was a "people's leader" who "devoted all his life to the welfare of the poor."
"There's no person in India who would not be grieved on this day," he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Rajnath Singh to Attend Mulayam Singh's Funeral in Saifi Tomorrow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will go to Saifai tomorrow to attend the last rites of Mulayam Singh Yadav, ANI reported.
Madhya Pradesh CM Pays Tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav on Twitter and offered condolences to the latter's family.
'Netaji No More Among Us': Lalu Yadav Pays Tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav
"Netaji is no more among us," Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
He added that Mulayam Singh Yadav had an important contribution to taking the socialist movement forward.
Had a Special Relationship With Him, Says PM Modi in Bharuch Speech
While addressing a gathering in Bharuch, Gujarat, PM Modi stated that Mulayam Singh Yadav's death "is a huge loss for the nation."
"I had a special relationship with him. When BJP declared me as PM candidate in 2014, I spoke to all opposition leaders. He gave me his blessings in the way of his advice which has stayed with me even today," PM Modi was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
'True Warrior', Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute to Mulayam Yadav
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted his tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav. "He was a true warrior associated with grassroots politics," Gandhi wrote.
'Struggle for the Oppressed Will be Remembered': Sonia Gandhi Pays Tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav
In her tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav, Congress party president Sonia Gandhi stated that Yadav's contributions as the Defense Minister of the country and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh will always be unforgettable.
"His struggle for the oppressed and downtrodden will always be remembered," her statement, written in Hindi, added.
Sonia Gandhi's tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Yadav at Medanta Hospital
Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
"Due to the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav, a huge vacuum has emerged in Uttar Pradesh and national politics," he wrote on Twitter.
'Will Take forward His Work': SP Leader
Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Uttam Patel said that the party will take Mulaya Singh's work forward.
"This is a huge loss for the country. He was not only popular in India but the world recognised him. He kept working for the poor and weak. We'll take forward his work from here," he said, as quoted by ANI.
'Courageously Stood With Farmers & Labourers': Veteran BJP leader MM Joshi
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi condoled the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav, stating that the latter had an important place in the politics of North India.
Joshi added that Mulayam Yadav was one of the strongest voices for the ideology of Lohia Samajwadi, who courageously stood with farmers and labourers, news agency ANI reported.
People Pay Floral Tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav's Mortal Remains
As the ambulance containing Mulayam Singh Yadav's mortal remains entered the Yamuna Expressway in Noida, a group of people showered flowers towards it.
Bharat Jodo Yatra Takes 5 Minute Break for Mulayam Singh Yadav
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra took a 5-minute shok sabha (condolence meeting) break to remember Mulayam Singh Yadav at 1.00 pm near Hiriyur, Chitradurga district, in Karnataka.
'Country Has Lost a Great Leader', Says Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir, expressed grief over Mulayam Singh Yadav's death, saying that he urged Hindu-Muslim brotherhood and stood steadfast against communal elements.
"The country has lost a great leader who worked for the upliftment of poor throughout his life. He will be remembered for not only providing protection to the Muslims (in his state) but also empowering them," she was quoted as saying by PTI.
'One of the Tallest Figures in Indian Politics': M K Stalin Pays Tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister took to Twitter to remember Mulayam Singh Yadav, writing that he was 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," his tweet added.
'The World Recognised Him', Says SP Leader Naresh Uttam Patel
SP leader Naresh Uttam Patel said that the leaders of the party are very sad about the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
"This is a huge loss for the country. He was not only popular in India but the world recognised him. He kept working for the poor and weak. We'll take forward his work from here," he was quoted as saying by ANI.
'Steadfastly Fought Against Religious Bigotry': Sitaram Yechury
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury expressed his condolences on the demise of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
"The champion of the interests of the marginalised and backward: Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji steadfastly fought against religious bigotry at a crucial time for India, upholding the unity and integrity of India," Yechury tweeted.
'Worked Towards Creating a Socialist Society': Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar, leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, tweeted his condolences on the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
"Saddened to hear about the demise of Former CM of UP, former Defence Minister of India & Patriarch of Samajwadi Party Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. He gave a strong ideology to Samajwadi Party to stand strong against communal forces & worked towards creating a socialist society," Pawar wrote.
Nitish Kumar to Visit Saifai for Mulayam Singh Yadav's Cremation
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar will go to Saifai, Mulayam Singh Yadav's ancestral village, on Wednesday for the latter's last rites.
Janata Dal (United) spokesperson KC Tyagi said a delegation from the party will be in Saifai on Tuesday as well, according to PTI.
Bihar Declares One Day of State Mourning
The government of Bihar has declared one day of state mourning to pay tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav who died on Monday, PTI reported.
Mortal Remains of Mulayam Singh Yadav Reach Ancestral Home in Saifai
The mortal remains of Mulayam Singh Yadav have reached his birthplace Saifai in Etawa district, where his funeral will take place at 3:00 pm on Tuesday.
Yogi Aditynath Pays Tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav at Saifai
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath paid his respects to Mulayam Singh Yadav's mortal remains in Saifai, which is the SP veteran's ancestral village.
Other BJP leaders present at the scene were Swatantra Dev Singh, who heads the Ministry of Jal Shakti, and the party's state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary.
Mulayam Singh Yadav Death News Live Updates: The mortal remains of Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, have reached his birthplace Saifai in Etawa district, where his funeral will take place at 3:00 pm on Tuesday.
He passed away at the age of 82 at Gurugram's Medanata hospital days after a prolonged battle with age-related illnesses, the party confirmed on Monday, 10 October.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, MP Rahul Gandhi, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav were among the several leaders who expressed condolences. Home Minister Amit Shah earlier visited Medanta hospital and paid tribute to the SP supremo.
UP CM Yogi Aditynath declared a three-day state mourning.
Photo of Mulayam Singh Yadav as a teenager and a youth.
Mulayam Singh Yadav taking oath as minister with the Governor Dr M Chenna Reddy in the year 1977.
Mulayam Singh Yadav being honored at the Yadav Sabha held in Bangalore in 1994.
Mulayam Singh Yadav with the then Prime Minister Chandrashekhar.
Mulayam Singh Yadav with farmer leader Mahendra Singh Tikait.
Mulayam Singh Yadav congratulating former Chief Minister ND Tiwari during his birthday celebrations.
Mulayam Singh Yadav with Nelson Mandela and then Governor Satyanarayan Reddy in 1991.
Mulayam Singh Yadav filling nomination papers for an election.
Mulayam Singh Yadav taking oath as the minister from Governor GD Tapase in the year 1979.
Lucknow: In this Wednesday, April 23, 2003 file photo, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav leads his party's cycle rally in Lucknow. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
Lucknow: In this Monday, Nov.22, 2021 file photo, Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav gestures to supporters on his birthday, at party office in Lucknow. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
Lucknow: In this Sunday, March 19, 2017 file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav exchange warm gestures during the swearing-in ceremony new Uttar Pradesh government in Lucknow. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugrams Medanta hospital.
New Delhi: In this Monday, June 27, 2005 file photo, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh exchanges greetings with then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav at the 51st national development council meeting in New Delhi. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
New Delhi: In this Monday, June 27, 2005 file photo, then Chief Ministers of Gujrat, Uttar Pradesh and Tamilnadu; Narendra Modi, Mulayam Singh Yadav and J Jayalalithaa having words at the 51st National Development council meeting in New Delhi. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
New Delhi: In this Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001 file photo, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh at an Iftar Party hosted by Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan in New Delhi. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
New Delhi: In this Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001 file photo, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh at an Iftar Party hosted by Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan in New Delhi. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
New Delhi: In this Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006 file photo, then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav with Samajwadi Party MP Amar Singh at a press conference in New Delhi. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
Lucknow: In this Tuesday, July 14, 2015 file photo, then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and leader Amar Singh (R) at a Roza Iftaar party in Lucknow. Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
Lucknow: In this Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 file photo, Mega Star Amitabh Bachchan flanked by his wife Jaya Bachchan, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Senior Leader Amar Singh waving to the crowd at an election rally in Lucknow. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
Lucknow: In this Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2003 file photo, Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and former UP Chief Minister Kalyan Singh after a meeting in Lucknow. Yadav passed away at the age of 82, on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. He was under treatment at Gurugram's Medanta hospital.
Mulayam Singh Yadav served as the Defence Minister under prime ministers HD Deve Gowda and Inder Kumar Gujral.
PM Modi in Bharuch stated that Mulayam Singh Yadav's death "is a huge loss for the nation."
"His struggle for the oppressed and downtrodden will always be remembered," wrote Congress President Sonia Gandhi in her tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called Mulayam Singh Yadav a "true warrior associated with grassroots politics."
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend Mulayam Singh Yadav's funeral in Saifai on Tuesday.
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