New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers Mulayam Singh Yadav as a ‘grounded personality’ who served people diligently.
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav died on Monday at the age of 82.
Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji was a remarkable personality, PM Modi tweeted.
“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,” adds PM.
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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
“Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji distinguished himself in UP and national politics, PM writes in another tweet.
“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.”
Expressing condolences to the family and lakhs of supporters, the prime minister said that his demise pained him.
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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
The three time Uttar Pradesh CM was undergoing treatment at Medanta hospital since last week.
His condition had been “quite critical” for the past few weeks and he was on life-saving drugs.
