Mulayam Singh Yadav News: SP patriarch no more; cremated with full state honour

Scores of men and some machines worked through the night amid drizzle to create a platform for conducting the last rites of socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav in UP's Saifai on Tuesday. They also raised a huge tarpaulin pandal supported by metal frames to cover the area before the platform amid drizzles and overcast skies. Both the platform and the pandal are created inside the Mela ground premises, where the famous annual Saifai Mahotsav was held until five years ago.  The platform is made of brick and cement and is around three-feet high with soil filled in it. 

Former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav will be cremated. Akhilesh Yadav along with his wife Dimple Yadav performed the rituals before the funeral.

The mortal remains of Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh CM Mulayam Singh Yadav have been kept at Numaish Ground in Saifai, Etawah for people to pay their last respects. His last rites will be performed with full state honours.

Telugu Desam Party president and former Andhra Pradesh CM, N Chandrababu Naidu paid last respects to veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav, at Saifai.

Congress deputed former MP CM Kamal Nath, and Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel to attend the last rites of Mulayam Singh Yadav in Saifai, Uttar Pradesh today.

The body of former Chief Minister of the state and Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh is being taken to the exhibition ground pandal.

Accompanied by his son Abdullah, senior SP leader Azam Khan paid his last respects to Mulayam Singh Yadav.

While RJD patriarch Lalu Yadav and his younger son Tejashwi attended the National Executive meeting of the party, elder son Tej Pratap reached Uttar Pratap's Saifai to pay his last tribute to former Union Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. 

Before cremation at 3 pm, former Union Minister Mulayam Singh's body will be kept at the Saifai Mela Ground at 10 am for the 'aakhiri darshan'. 

Mulayam's brother Shivpal Yadav was seen comforting Akhilesh Yadav, placing his hand on his shoulder as the latter broke down.

Traders in the Etawah district have decided to keep the markets closed on October 11 as a mark of respect to their leader, Mulayam Singh Yadav who passed away on October 10. 

Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav will be cremated in Saifai, his native village in Etawah district, on Tuesday around 3 pm, party has said.
 

There was a long queue of people to get the last glimpse of former UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav at the Yadavs' ancestral village, Saifa. For the convenience of all, the Samajwadi Party has setup a YouTube live stream. Tune in to watch here:- 

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reached the Yadavs' ancestral village Saifai to pay his last tribute to former UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav. UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh and BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary were also present.

All roads in Lucknow on Monday led to the Vikramaditya Marg Samajwadi Party office, where hundreds of party leaders and workers gathered after learning about the demise of their 'Netaji' Mulayam Singh Yadav.

The mortal remains of Mulayam Singh Yadav has reached Etawah. On Tuesday, the Samajwadi Party patriarch will be cremated in Saifai, his native village in Etawah.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal paid homage to the former Defense Minister of the country, former Chief Minister of UP and senior socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav ji after his passing away earlier in the day. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav shared pictures on his social media.

After Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's passing away, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that he 'shares the grief with the family'. 

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Nitish Kumar extends condolence to the bereaved Yadav family on the demise of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. Read his full statement here:- 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath bids adieu to his predecessor to the post-Mulayam Singh Yadav in a thread of tweets. 

BJP National President JP Nadda expressed grief on the demise of Samajwadi Party's Mulayam Singh Yadav. "He always used to work for the people and was very popular among the public. I express my deepest condolences to his family and supporters," he said while speaking to the reporters. 

On account of the unfortunate demise of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, at the directions of founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, altered the schedule for the National Executive meeting taking place in Delhi's NDMC convention centre. 

“In view of the sad demise of respected Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, the great man who took socialist ideology to the roads and slums, the program has been changed on the instructions of respected Shri Lalu Prasad Yadav Ji," MP Manoj Kumar Jha informed. 

"Mulayam Singh Yadav was a leader who spent his life connecting with the poor. Mulayam Ji was a big name among all the leaders who lived till now. The interesting thing is that despite his age, he used to come to the house and listen to every statement," Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said. 

Speaking to the media, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis remarked, "Mulayam Singh Yadav was a senior politician of the country. He has played a role in the development of Uttar Pradesh and the politics of the country. He was a big name among the old socialists. We are all deeply saddened by his passing. May God give strength to his family to bear the loss." 

Condoling the demise of her father-in-law Mulayam Singh Yadav, BJP leader Aparna Yadav stated, "It is true that the body is mortal on earth. May God give strength to me and all the people who love Netaji to bear the pain of this truth."

A condolence meeting was held during Bharat Jodo Yatra to pay tribute to the late Mulayam Singh Yadav. Rahul Gandhi and other Yatris observed silence in remembrance of the stalwart leader and founder of the Samajwadi Party.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin stated, "Saddened by the demise of former CM of UP and senior leader of SP Thiru. Mulayam Singh. 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". On behalf of DMK, Party Treasurer and DMK Parliamentary Party leader T.R. Baalu will pay last respects to Yadav. 

Speaking to the media, SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary stated, "Netaji may not be with us but his struggle, thoughts will always be with us... Hoisted the party flag and held a condolence meeting at the headquarters of the Samajwadi Party in Lucknow. We paid tribute by paying floral tributes to his portrait."

Commenting on his brother's demise, PSP(L) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav remarked, "My ancestor, the source of energy and guardian of all of us, respected leader, is no longer with us. It is difficult to accept this truth. You will live on in our memories and thoughts forever."

Speaking to the media, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi remarked, "In the politics of North India, Mulayam Singh Yadav had an important place. He was one of the strongest voices for the ideology of Lohia Samajwadi. He courageously stood with farmers, labourers and gave such leadership in which people had faith." 

Speaking to the media, District Magistrate Avnish Rai stated, "We've received information that the last rites of Mulayam Singh Yadav will be performed here. Police & administration teams are present here for the arrangement. We have been told that the last rites will be performed during the afternoon tomorrow." 

Telangana Chief Minister KCR will attend the funeral of the late SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav tomorrow and participate in the last rites.

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

Announcing that he will attend the final rites of the SP patriarch, UP CM Yogi Adityanath stated, "Mulayam Singh Yadav is no more between us. He was the centre of UP politics for 5 decades and played a very important role in the politics of the country. I pay my deepest condolences to the family members and their supporters. May his soul rest in peace." 

BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh said, "Deeply saddened over the passing away of SP supremo & former UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. Netaji was one of the tallest socialist leaders our country has seen & he will always be remembered for his pro-people policies. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family." 

Congress President Sonia Gandhi issued a condolence message on the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav.

"I express my deepest condolences on the demise of former UP CM & veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav. Despite his old age & deteriorating health, he used to attend Lok Sabha sessions regularly. He served the country staying in various important positions," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated.

NCP supremo Sharad Pawar stated, "Saddened to hear about the demise of the 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."

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav posted a picture of his father Mulayam Singh Yadav in Medanta Hospital after his demise. 

Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi condoled the demise of Mulayam Singh Yadav. 

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condoled the demise of SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar condoled the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will go to Saifai, Uttar Pradesh today to attend the last rites of former Defence Minister and former UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav. 

Speaking at a gathering in Gujarat, PM Modi recalled his association with Mulayam Singh Yadav who passed away earlier today.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital.

Former PM and Congress Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Manmohan Singh issued a statement condoling the demise of SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav.

After the SP patriarch passed away, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "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." 

"The news of the demise of former Defence Minister and former Uttar Pradesh CM Mulayam Singh Yadav is very saddening. I met him 3 days back in the hospital, his condition was critical then. May his soul rest his peace," Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar stated. 

Condoling Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise, JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy remarked, "Saddened by the demise of senior Janata Parivar leader, founder of Samajwadi Party & Uttar Pradesh former chief minister Sri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. He was Defence minister in the H.D.Devegowda led United front govt. Mulayam Ji held several other key responsibilities during his long stint in politics and tirelessly worked for the country. I pray that his soul rest in peace & also provide the strength to members of his family to withstand the loss." 

Mulayam Singh Yadav's final remains will be taken from Medanta Hospital at 11.30 am till Yamuna Expressway. Thereafter, he will be taken to Saifai via the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. People can pay their last respects to him at his Saifai residence today and tomorrow. His final rites will take place at 3 pm tomorrow.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Gurugram's Medanta Hospital, where veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav took his last breath today.

Union Minister Smriti Irani remarked, "The demise of Samajwadi Party founder and former UP CM, respected Mulayam Singh Ji is extremely sad. He will be remembered for his struggle to protect democracy during the Emergency and for his important contribution to Indian politics." 

In a statement, Samajwadi Party confirmed, "His body is being taken to Saifai. Tomorrow, on 11/10/2022, the funeral will be held in Saifai at 3 pm." 

"He was a people's leader. He devoted all his life to the welfare of the poor. He used to respect all religions and fight for all religions. There's no person in India who would not be grieved on this day," National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah opined.

Condoling Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu said, "Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. I lost a dear brother today. Over 4 decades, I have had the fortune of spending plenty of time with the OBC stalwart who always impressed me with his charm, humility & deep understanding of Indian politics". He added, "A rare gentleman, he was polite, and quietly went about achieving his socialist goals that transformed the lives of millions, becoming a much-loved mass leader in the journey. Deepest condolences to Akhilesh Yadav, his family and the people of Uttar Pradesh". 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Sri YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep sorrow over the demise of senior leader Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Lok Sabha member and founder of Samajwadi Party. Popularly known as 'Netaji', he played an important role in National politics and was revered by marginalised sections and Minorities, the Chief Minister said and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members.

As per sources, SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's mortal remains will be taken to Lucknow via air. His dead body will be kept in Lucknow for people to pay their last respects. His final rites will be conducted at Saifai. 

Industrialist Gautam Adani condoled the demise of SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reach Gurugram's Medanta Hospital shortly, where veteran politician Mulayam Singh Yadav breathed his last today.

BJP president JP Nadda remarked, "The political acumen of Mulayam Singh Yadav was amazing. For decades, he served the society and the nation by becoming a pillar of Indian politics. He will always be remembered as a grassroots transformationalist, a leader of social harmony, an advocate of democratic values in times of emergency. His passing is an irreparable loss". He added, "My condolences to his family and supporters in this time of grief. May the Lord give him a place at his feet, give strength to his family and supporters to bear the loss". 

After Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away, SP supporters broke down outside the Medanta Hospital, Gurugram.

In an official statement, Medanta hospital's Medical Director Dr. Sanjeev Gupta stated that Yadav passed away at 8.16 am today. 

Here are glimpses from Mulayam Singh Yadav's career. 

Commenting on the demise of her arch-rival Mulayam Singh Yadav, BSP supremo Mayawati stated, "Very sad news of the passing away of veteran Samajwadi Party leader and former Chief Minister of UP Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji today. My deepest condolences to his family and all well-wishers. May nature give them all the strength to bear this sorrow."

UP CM Yogi Adityanath remarked, "The demise of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji is extremely sad. His death marked the end of a major pillar of socialism and a struggling era. I pray to God for the peace of the departed soul and express my condolences to the bereaved family and supporters." 

Veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad stated, "Saddened to hear about the demise of veteran leader Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji, who always stood for the upliftment of the poor, downtrodden and minorities of his state I have fond memories of my long association with him since 1987. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family."

UP government declared three days of mourning after Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away. CM Yogi Adityanath announced that he will be cremated with state honours. 

Multiple Chief Ministers including Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde condoled the demise of Mulayam Singh Yadav.

n a big loss for Indian polity, Samajwadi Party patriarch and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away at the age of 82 on Monday. While he was undergoing treatment at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram since August 22, Yadav was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on October 2 after his health deteriorated. Since then, his condition remained critical and was put on life-saving drugs.

Apart from his son Akhilesh Yadav, daughter-in-law Dimple Yadav and other SP workers, leaders from across party lines including Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, CPI general secretary D Raja and RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary visited the hospital to check on Yadav. Moreover, PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath also spoke to Akhilesh Yadav to enquire about his father's health. He was being treated by a comprehensive team of specialists.

Condoling the SP patriarch's demise, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated, "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". He added, "I express my condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief. May God give place to the departed soul at his feet". 

Commenting on Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise, RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav remarked, "I am saddened by the news of the demise of SP patron respected Mulayam Singh Ji. His contribution was incomparable in the politics of the country and in bringing the underprivileged in the front line. His memories will remain attached. Pray to God to give place to the departed soul at his feet. Humble tributes." 

Sharing a recent picture with the SP patriarch, NCP MP Supriya Sule remarked, "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Former Union Defence Minister and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. Netaji was one of the tallest socialist leader our country has seen." 

"The death of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav is 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 leader associated with the land. He was respected by people of all parties. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters," President Droupadi Murmu stated.

As per sources, Mulayam Singh Yadav's mortal remains could be taken to Saifai and his last rites will take place there.

Reacting to Mulayam Singh Yadav's death, Union Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji was a grassroots leader who played a prominent role in the politics of Uttar Pradesh for many decades. In his long public life, he worked in many positions and contributed to the development of the country, society and the state. His death is very painful."

He added, "Despite being hostile in politics, Mulayam Singh ji had the best relations. Whenever he met him, he would talk about many subjects with a very open mind. Interactions with him on many occasions will always be fresh in my memory. My condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief". His Cabinet colleague Piyush Goyal also extended his condolences.

Condoling the SP patriarch's demise, PM Modi remarked, "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". He added, "Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji distinguished himself in UP and national politics. He was a key soldier for democracy during the Emergency. As Defence Minister, he worked for a stronger India. His Parliamentary interventions were insightful and emphasised on furthering national interest". 

Commenting on Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "Received the sad news of the demise of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. His incomparable contribution to Indian politics as a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Defense Minister of the Government of India and a strong advocate of social justice will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to Akhilesh Yadav and all the other loved ones.

NC vice president Omar Abdullah reacted to the demise of Mulayam Singh Yadav. 

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal stated, "Received the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and socialist leader Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav. May God rest the departed soul at his feet and give strength to all his fans and family members to bear this immense loss." 

BRS supremo's son and Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao condoled the demise of Mulayam Singh Yadav. 

UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "The death of the founder of SP party and senior politician and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji is very sad. His death is an irreparable loss to the political world. May God rest the departed soul and give strength to the family and supporters to bear this immense loss." 

Commenting on Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi remarked, "My heartfelt condolences to Shri Akhilesh Yadav, the Yadav family, all members of Samajwadi Party & its supporters on the passing of stalwart leader & Fmr CM of UP, Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. He leaves behind a huge legacy of work & service. He will be hugely missed." 

"The news of the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav 'Netaji', the socialist leader and son of the soil of Uttar Pradesh, is like the collapse of a stone of Indian democratic foundation. As the Chief Minister of UP, Union Minister, he served the public. He stood against communalism throughout his life," Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel reacted to the SP patriarch's demise. 

Born on November 22, 1939, in Saifai, Mulayam Singh Yadav was considered one of the tallest socialist leaders in the country. He completed his B.A, B.T. and M.A. in political science. Inspired and influenced by the socialist thoughts and ideology of Ram Manohar Lohia, he joined politics after coming in close contact with leaders like Madhu Limaye, Karpoori Thakur, Ram Sewak Yadav, Raj Narayan and Janeshwar Mishra. He was active in student politics as well and served as the president of the Etawah Degree College in 1962-63 and Shikohabad A.K. College in 1963-64.

He also served as a lecturer for a brief while at a college in Karhal. He was first elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1967 and was re-elected in 1974. However, he was arrested a year later during the Emergency and remained incarcerated for 19 months. In 1977, he was again elected as an MLA and was inducted into the Cabinet led by Ram Naresh Yadav as the Minister for Cooperatives and Animal Husbandry. While he became the president of the Lok Dal (People's Party) in the same year, he headed the Lok Dal (B) after a split in the party. He was elected as the president of the Janata Dal in 1980.

Though he failed to win a seat in the Assembly in 1980, he was elected to the UP Legislative Council two years later and became the Leader of Opposition. After winning the UP Assembly election in 1985, he took over as the Leader of Opposition in the Lower House. In 1991, he became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time with the outside support of the BJP. However, the saffron party withdrew support to the government after Yadav opposed the Rath Yatra of LK Advani during the Ram Janmabhoomi agitation and ordered firing on the Karsevaks who gathered at the then disputed site in Ayodhya on October 30, 1990.

While Congress initially stepped in to back him, his government fell in 1991 after the party withdrew its support. In 1992, he founded the Samajwadi Party and led his party to power in UP a year later in an alliance with BSP. However, his second tenure as the CM was also shortlived after Mayawati's party quit the coalition to form a coalition government with BJP. 

1996 marked his entry into Lok Sabha after he was elected from the Mainpuri seat. Although HD Deve Gowda pipped him to the PM post, he became the Defence Minister and continued in that role till 1998. Mulayam Singh Yadav continued to play a key role in national politics, especially during the UPA regime and became a Lok Sabha MP in 2009, 2014 and 2019. In January 2017, the 8-time MLA suffered a big blow after being ousted as the SP president by Akhilesh Yadav. Since then, the ex-UP CM kept a low profile and avoided campaigning in elections.

Condoling Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise, Congress stated, "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. May God give him a place at his feet and give strength to his family and supporters to bear this loss."