Mulayam Singh Yadav was key soldier for democracy during Emergency: PM Modi

Tributes and condolences are pouring in from across party lines after Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav

"Mulayam Singh Yadav was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people's problems," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, offering condolences to the family of Samajwadi Party Supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.

PM Modi tweeted, "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."

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Tributes and condolences poured in from across party lines after Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on Monday.

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Calling him as the key soldier of democracy during the Emergency, the PM 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."

"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," he added.

Mulayam, 82, was admitted in the hospital since August and was shifted in ICU on October 2 and had been on lifesaving drugs since.