In Pics | Sea of supporters attends Mulayam Singh Yadav’s funeral procession

A sea of people descended at the Mela Ground for the last rites of veteran socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav amid the cloudy sky and intermittent drizzle. The final rites of Samajwadi Party patriarch and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav will take place around 03:00 PM at his ancestral village Saifai in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh.

A sea of people descended in Saifai for the last rites of veteran socialist leader Mulayam Singh Yadav. Credit: PTI Photo

His mortal remains were taken to the Mela Ground premises from his residence for the final 'darshan' amid drizzle. Credit: PTI Photo

A huge crowd of people marched along as the vehicle moved slowly on the concrete road of the village. Credit: PTI Photo

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SP MP Akhilesh Yadav interacts with guests during the funeral ceremony of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, in Saifai. Credit: PTI Photo

Preparation underway for the cremation of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, at his native village Saifai in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. Credit: PTI Photo

Hundreds of people wait to catch a glimpse of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav during his funeral at his native village Saifai. Credit: PTI Photo

Politicians gather to pay tribute to the mortal remains of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav on the Mela grounds, at Saifai in Uttar Pradesh. Credit: PTI Photo