'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."
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.
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.
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.
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.