SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav dies at 82; his cremation to take place in Saifai on Tuesday

CM Yogi Adityanath paid tributes to mortail ramains of Mulayam Singh Yadav in Saifai

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and state BJP President Bhupendra Chaudhary reached Sefai on Monday evening and offered floral tributes to the mortal remains of Mulayam Singh Yadav. They also spoke to family members including SP President Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to former UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav at his ancestral village Saifai. UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh and BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary were also present.

Mulayam Singh Yadav's last rites will be held there tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/fgitM1lziM

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2022

Mulayam's body arrives at native Saifai village

The body of Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav arrived at his native Saifai village on Monday evening, hours after the leader died at a Gurugram hospital. 

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Telangana CM KCR to visit Saifai to pay last tributes

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao will also attend the funeral of Samajwadi Party founder late Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday. He will reach Saifai, Yadav's native village in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, tommorow afternoon.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will go to Mulayam Singh Yadav's ancestral village Saifai on Wednesday to pay tributes to the socialist stalwart who died on Monday. 

Stalwart of Indian politics and grassroots leader: Advani pays tributes to Mulayam

Veteran BJP leader L K Advani has described SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav as a stalwart of Indian politics and a grassroots leader who endeared himself to the masses by working tirelessly for the uplift of the weaker sections of the society.

The 92-year-old leader said Yadav contributed immensely to the development of Uttar Pradesh and was admired for his political astuteness by people from all political parties.

"Mulayam Singh ji's demise has left a huge void in the political arena. His dynamic persona will continue to inspire many generations of Indians," he added.
 

Rahul Gandhi condoles Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is leading Bharat Jodo Yatra in Karnataka, condoled the death of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav.

 

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 10, 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee calls Mulayam Singh's death "great loss to our country"

I am deeply saddened to learn about the demise of the great national leader & founder of the Samajwadi Party, Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji.

His passing is a major loss to our country and our polity.

My deepest condolences to his family and his followers.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 10, 2022

Former PM Manmohan Singh writes a condolence letter to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Former PM Manmohan Singh writes to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav after demise of veteran politician and his father Mulayam Singh Yadav

"He was a leader of high esteem who was respected by everybody. May god give all of you strength to bear this loss with courage & fortitude," he wrote pic.twitter.com/FT5snSiEVr

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2022

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expresses grief over Mulayam Singh Yadav's death

Eknath Shinde wrote on Twitter, "Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Union Minister, and Samajwadi Party President Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away. Mulayam Singh ji has contributed a lot in the development of Uttar Pradesh. I share in the grief of his family. May God rest his soul in eternal peace."

उत्तर प्रदेशचे माजी मुख्यमंत्री,माजी केंद्रीय मंत्री व समाजवादी पक्षाचे माजी अध्यक्ष मुलायम सिंह यादव यांचे निधन झाले. उत्तर प्रदेश च्या जडणघडणीत मुलायम सिंह जी यांचे खूप मोठे योगदान आहे.मी त्यांच्या परिवाराच्या दुःखात सहभागी आहे. परमेश्वर त्यांच्या आत्म्याला चिरशांती प्रदान करो.

— Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) October 10, 2022

People's Democratic Party leader Mehbooba Mufti mourned the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav and said, "Mulayam Singh Yadav was a secular leader who protected & empowered backward classes&Muslim minorities. He refused to surrender to communal forces. We should learn lesson from his life & firmly stand up to communal forces."

Mulayam Singh Yadav was a secular leader who protected & empowered backward classes&Muslim minorities. He refused to surrender to communal forces. We should learn lesson from his life & firmly stand up to communal forces: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, on Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise pic.twitter.com/xyuaV6bi7i

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2022

Bihar govt declares 1-day state mourning for Mulayam Singh Yadav 

One-day (10th October) state mourning has been declared by the Bihar government on the death of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav. (ANI)

Jairam Thakur condoles Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise

Himachal Pradesh Jairam Thakur termed Mulayam Singh Yadav's death a "great loss" for the politics of the country. He said, "He was a big name in Indian politics. This is a great loss for the politics of the country. May God give strength to his family to bear this loss. I express my deepest condolences to the family members and their supporters."

(ANI)

As per an ANI update, the mortal remains of Mulayam Singh Yadav will be taken to Saifai which is his ancestral village in Uttar Pradesh. The SP supremo's last rites will be held in the village on Oct 11.

Mortal remains of veteran politician #MulayamSinghYadav being taken to Saifai, his ancestral village in Uttar Pradesh, from Gurugram's Medanta Hospital

His last rites will be held in Saifai on October 11. pic.twitter.com/DQwjIzqrWK

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2022

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi released a statement on Mulayam Singh Yadav's death. "As the Defense Minister of the country & CM of UP, the contribution of Mulayam Singh will always be unforgettable," she wrote. 

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi expresses pain on the demise of veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav.

"As the Defense Minister of the country & CM of UP, the contribution of Mulayam Singh will always be unforgettable," she wrote pic.twitter.com/5MFjKc6kIq

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2022

Mulayam Singh Yadav's personal life

Mulayam Singh Yadav had married twice. His second wife, Sadhna Gupta, passed away in July this year. She was undergoing treatment for a lung infection. His first wife, Malti Devi, passed away in 2003. Malti Devi was the mother of Akhilesh Yadav and faced complications after his birth. Prateek Yadav is the son of Sadhna and Mulayam. 

Mulayam Singh Yadav was born on 22 November 1939 and was 82 years old. Mulayam Singh started his career as a wrestler. Apart from this, he was also a teacher and he taught students at Inter College for some time. His father wanted him to become a wrestler.

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai pays tribute to Mulayam Singh Yadav

"Saddened at the demise of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party patriarch, three-time Chief Minister of UP & country's ex Defence Minister. A true son of the soil, he was a leader of the masses. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. May his soul rest in peace," he wrote on Twitter.

Saddened at the demise of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party patriarch, three-time Chief Minister of UP & country's ex Defence Minister. A true son of the soil, he was a leader of the masses. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends. May his soul rest in peace.

— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) October 10, 2022

Amit Shah reaches Medanta Hospital to pay respects to SP founder

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital. pic.twitter.com/K5wmiAAiKz

— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2022

'Mulayam Singh Yadav's death marks the end of an era in Indian politics': Amit Shah 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to Twitter to mourn the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav and praised him for his "unique political skills." He said that Singh will always be remembered as a "grassroots mass leader."

He wrote, "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 mass leader. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics."

मुलायम सिंह यादव जी अपने अद्वितीय राजनीतिक कौशल से दशकों तक राजनीति में सक्रिय रहे। आपातकाल में उन्होंने लोकतंत्र की पुनर्स्थापना के लिए बुलंद आवाज उठाई। वह सदैव एक जमीन से जुड़े जननेता के रूप में याद किए जाएँगे। उनका निधन भारतीय राजनीति के एक युग का अंत है।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 10, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers the SP leader

In a series of tweets, PM Modi remembered the Samajwadi leader as "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. He served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising the ideals of Loknayak JP and Dr Lohia."

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. He served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising the ideals of Loknayak JP and Dr. Lohia. pic.twitter.com/kFtDHP40q9

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2022

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

Yogi Adityanath condoles SP supremo's death, announces 3-day state mourning

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced three days of state mourning on the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav. His last rites will be performed with full state honours.

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

A look at Mulayam Singh Yadav's political journey

Mulayam Singh Yadav was born on November 22, 1939, in Saifai village, Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, to Murti Devi and Sughar Singh Yadav. Yadav took his plunge into politics after being inspired and motivated by Dr Ram Manohar Lohia’s socialist ideas and beliefs, and meeting Sarvashri Madhu Limaye, Karpoori Thakur, Ram Sewak Yadav, Raj Narayan, and Janeshwar Mishra. Throughout his political career, Mulayam Singh was associated with several controversies. 

Short in height and high on a political drive, Yadav was 28 years old when he was elected as an MLA for the first time in 1967. Mulayam Singh’s political career lasted over five decades. He was elected 10 times as MLA and 7 times as Lok Sabha MP.

Yadav was elected as the Chief Minister of the state for the first time in 1989. Mulayam Singh created the Samajwadi Party in 1992 on the values of Shri Ram Manohar Lohia and joined up with the Bahujan Samaj Party to win the UP assembly elections in 1993.

He had been Uttar Pradesh's CM three times, from 1989 to 1991, 1993 to 1995, and 2003 to 2007. He was also the Union Defence Minister from 1996 to 1998.

Read more: Mulayam Singh Yadav: From wrestler to chief minister, a look at SP patriarch’s political journey

Mulayam Singh Yadav death: Akhilesh Yadav releases statement

Mulayam Singh Yadav died at 82 on Monday (Oct 10) around 8:30 am at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital where he had been admitted since Aug 22. He was shifted to ICU on the night of Oct 1. A panel of Medanta doctors was treating Mulayam Singh Yadav. 

The official handle for Samajwadi Party tweeted a statement from Yadav's son Akhilesh Yadav.

मेरे आदरणीय पिता जी और सबके नेता जी नहीं रहे - श्री अखिलेश यादव

— Samajwadi Party (@samajwadiparty) October 10, 2022