Mulayam Yadav was undergoing treatment in the hospital for the past few days, Photo: File
New Delhi: The Samajwadi patriarch in India, who strongly opposed the construction of a temple in place of the Babri Masjid and for which he was also criticized by extremist Hindus, died today at the age of 82.
According to Indian media, Mulayam Singh Yadav, the patriarch of the Samajwadi Party, who was the Chief Minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh for 3 times, died after being treated in the hospital for a few days. He was considered an effective voice against extremism in India and an active leader for minority rights.
Mulayam Singh, popularly known as Netaji, not only supported the stand of Muslims instead of his co-religionists on the issue of Babri Masjid, but also became a powerful voice against this oppression and the first attempt to demolish the Babri Masjid failed during his time. Was made.
The news of Mulayam Singh’s death was given by his son on Twitter, after which the condolence started pouring in. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi said he was well respected as a humble leader. He diligently served the people and dedicated his life to popularize the ideas of Jayaprakash Narayan and Dr. Lohia.
The last rites of the patriarch of Samajwadi will be performed tomorrow.
