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An old picture of PM Modi and Mulayam Singh Yadav | Image Credit: Twitter/Narendra Modi

Mulayam Singh Yadav's demise pains me: PM Modi

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Oct 10, 2022, at 04:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the demise of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, who passed away Monday morning.

In a tweet, Modi wrote, "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."

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

In a separate tweet, the Prime Minister said, "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."

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. pic.twitter.com/QKGfFfimr8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2022

Mulayam, 82, was undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

Mulayam, the founder of the SP, which ruled Uttar Pradesh for years, served for three non-consecutive terms as the Chief Minister.

He has also served as the country's Defence Minister.

A long-time parliamentarian, Mulayam represented the constituency of Mainpuri in the Lok Sabha, and also earlier served as the MP from Azamgarh and Sambhal constituencies.

#MulayamSinghYadav #NarendraModi #UttarPradesh

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