Mulayam Singh Yadav’s death reactions | Leaders pay tribute.

Mulayam Singh Yadav, Samajwadi Party patriarch, dies at 82

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav has died after a prolonged spell of illness.

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Mulayam Singh Yadav was admitted to the Gurugram's Medanta Hospital on August 22

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He had been tackling health issues over the last few years.

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“Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji distinguished himself in UP and national politics.

UP assembly speaker Satish Mahana, condoling the death, said: "It's a very sad moment.

Mulayam Singh ji embodied great spirit and will be hugely missed," Mahana said.

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh had also visited him at the hospital.

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Mulayam Singh Yadav was fondly called as “Netaji” by his admirers.

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His death comes as the state of UP is set to hold its local body polls.

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