Mulayam 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.
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