'His Demise Pains Me': PM Modi And Others Pay Tribute To Mulayam Singh Yadav

In a tweet, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces the passing away of his father and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on Monday. ( Image Source :Getty )

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on Monday at the age of 82. The Samajwadi Party supremo was admitted to Medanta's intensive care unit on October 2. He had been under treatment at the hospital since August 22.

In a tweet, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces the passing away of his father and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Here are some of the reactions:

President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences to Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh's family and supporters.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while offering condolences to Mulayam Singh's family, he said, "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."

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered condolences to Mulayam Singh's family.

 

Taking to Twitter, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, "I express my condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief."

In a tweet, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said, "My heartfelt condolences on demise of founder-patron of Samajwadi Party, former central minister & former CM of UP, Sh Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. As a veteran politician his contribution was immense. May his family find strength to bear this loss. May the departed soul rest in peace." 

Telangana IT & Industries Minister, KT Rama Rao said, "My wholehearted condolences to Sri Akhilesh Yadav Ji and the entire family of Sri Mulayam Ji. Rest in peace Neta Ji. This is truly end of an era in Indian politics & my prayers for strength to all Samajwadi Party leaders/loyalists."

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin while offering condolences to Mulayam Singh's family, he said, "I convey my heartfelt condolences to my brother Akhilesh Yadav & his grieving family, and the cadre of Samajwadi Party. On behalf of DMK, Party Treasurer and DMK Parliamentary Party leader Thiru T.R. Baalu will pay last respects to Thiru. Mulayam Singh avl."

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of Mulayam Singh. The CM said that Mulayam Singh Yadav, a secularist,  came into politics with the inspiration of great leaders like famous socialist leaders Ram Manohar Lohia and famous freedom fighters Raj Narayan.

In a tweet, Indian boxer Vijender Singh wrote, "Rest in peace Pahlwan ji."