Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of the Samajwadi Party and a former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, passed away on October 10, 2022, according to his son and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav. The age of Mulayam Singh Yadav was 82.
Since August 22 Mulayam Singh Yadav has been receiving care at the Medanta Hospital, and on October 2 he was moved to the intensive care unit.
Since then, he had become fairly critically ill and was receiving care in the ICU from a large group of medical professionals.
Here are the reactions from party leaders from all sides.
Narendra Modi
Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of the Samajwadi Party, was mourned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also noted how highly regarded he was as a modest, grounded, and sympathetic leader.
Amit Shah
In a tweet, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated: “Because of his exceptional political abilities, Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji remained involved in politics for many years. He advocated for the restoration of democracy during the Emergency. He will constantly be regarded as a local leader. An era in Indian politics has come to an end with his passing.”
Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi, the head of the Congress, stated on October 10 that the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, has silenced those who advocate for socialism.
Gandhi stated in her statement that Yadav’s contribution will be remembered as the nation’s defense minister and the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, declared a three-day state of mourning in honor of Mulayam Singh Yadav who passed away on October 10.
Odisha Chief Minister
The governor of Odisha, Prof. Ganeshi Lal, and the state’s chief executive, Naveen Patnaik, sent their condolences. While the governor referred to Yadav as a statesman, Patnaik remembered the late leader’s assistance in uplifting the underprivileged.
Assam Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, stated on October 10 that Mulayam Singh Yadav’s passing was a tremendous loss to Indian politics.
President
Mulayam Singh Yadav’s passing was referred to by President Droupadi Murmu as an irreparable loss to the nation.
She claimed that Mulayam Singh Yadav’s accomplishments were exceptional considering his humble upbringing.
Bihar Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, expressed his sorrow over Mulayam Singh Yadav’s passing on October 10.
Mr. Kumar’s condolence statement detailed Yadav’s extensive political career, including his time as the United Front government’s defense minister in the 1990s and his three terms as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
West Bengal Chief Minister
Condemning the passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on October 10 that his death is a significant loss to the nation and political system.
Maharashtra Chief Minister
Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, on October 10, expressed sorrow over the passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav and praised him for his contributions to the state’s growth.
Jammu And Kashmir Leaders
According to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 10, the death of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav is an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
Goa Chief Minister
Pramod Sawant, the chief minister of Goa, expressed his condolences on October 10 on the passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Indian National Congress
Mulayam Singh Yadav was mourned by Congress, which referred to his death as an irreparable loss to Indian politics.
Yadav’s unmatched contribution to Indian politics as the defense minister and chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, according to Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, would always be remembered.
Delhi Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, expressed his sorrow over the passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav and he prayed for his family and supporters to have the fortitude to endure the loss.
Telangana Chief Minister
K. Chandrasekhar Rao, the chief minister of Telangana, has offered his condolences on the passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav.
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