New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) founder and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away in Gurgaon on Monday. The 82-year-old veteran leader was in bad health for some time and was hospitalized in the city on August 22. His death was confirmed by the party in a tweet on September 10. Hearing the heart-breaking news, condolences started to pour in from his political contemporaries and opponents alike.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to condole Yadav's death. "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," he wrote.

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

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh too showered praises on his long-time opponent in politics and said, "Mulayam Singh ji had the best relations. Whenever he met him, he would talk about many subjects with a very open mind. My interactions with him on many occasions will always be fresh in my memory. My condolences to his family and supporters in this hour of grief."

श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी ज़मीन से जुड़े एक ऐसे नेता थे जिन्होंने कई दशकों तक उत्तर प्रदेश की राजनीति में एक प्रमुख भूमिका निभाई। अपने लम्बे सार्वजनिक जीवन में उन्होंने अनेक पदों पर काम किया और देश, समाज एवं प्रदेश के विकास में अपना योगदान दिया। उनका निधन बेहद पीड़ादायक है।

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 10, 2022

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi wrote on Twitter, "Received the sad news of the demise of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. His incomparable contribution to Indian politics as a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Defense Minister of the Government of India, and a strong advocate of social justice will always be remembered. @yadavakhilesh and my deepest condolences to all the other loved ones."

श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला। भारतीय राजनीति में उप्र के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री, भारत सरकार के रक्षामंत्री व सामाजिक न्याय के सशक्त पैरोकार के रूप में उनका अतुलनीय योगदान हमेशा याद रखा जाएगा।@yadavakhilesh व अन्य सभी प्रियजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी शोक संवेदनाएं

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) October 10, 2022

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal too offered condolence on the demise of Mulayam Singh and tweeted in hindi, "Received the sad news of the demise of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and socialist leader Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav. May God rest the departed soul at his feet and give strength to all his fans and family members to bear this immense loss."

उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और समाजवादी नेता श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन का दुखद समाचार मिला। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें एवं उनके सभी प्रशंसकों और परिजनों को ये अपार दुख सहने की शक्ति दें।
ॐ शांति ???? https://t.co/EJUydFyliJ

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 10, 2022

Expressing grief, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, "Saddened by the news of the demise of Samajwadi Party founder and former UP Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav ji.

समाजवादी पार्टी के संस्थापक और UP के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी के निधन के समाचार से मन दुःखी है।

नेताजी ने अपने लंबे राजनीतिक जीवन में विभिन्न संवैधानिक पदों पर रहते हुए देश व समाज की सेवा की। ईश्वर पुण्यात्मा को शांति व शोकाकुल परिजनों को संबल प्रदान करें।

ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/rQHUqm6tx3

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 10, 2022

Netaji served the country and society while holding various constitutional posts in his long political career. May God give peace to the pious and strength to the bereaved family. Om Shanti."

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to twitted in Hindi, "The passing away of Former CM Mulayam Singh Yadav is deeply saddening..." CM Yogi also declared a three-day state-wide holiday in Uttar Pradesh to mourn the passing away of his opponent and 3 time CM of Uttar Pradesh.

उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री मुलायम सिंह यादव जी का निधन अत्यंत दुखदायी है।

उनके निधन से समाजवाद के एक प्रमुख स्तंभ एवं एक संघर्षशील युग का अंत हुआ है।

ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति की कामना व शोकाकुल परिवार एवं समर्थकों के प्रति संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 10, 2022

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh in his tweet said “Mulayam Singh Yadav was a stalwart Lohiaite but had admirers across the political spectrum. His tenures as CM of UP were very consequential. He played a key national role on 2 occasions: Deve Gowda & Gujral govts as Defence Min, & in 2002 when he proposed APJ Abdul Kalam for President.”

Mulayam Singh Yadav was a stalwart Lohiaite but had admirers across political spectrum. His tenures as CM of UP were very consequential. He played a key national role on 2 occasions: Deve Gowda & Gujral govts as Defence Min,& in 2002 when he proposed APJ Abdul Kalam for President

— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) October 10, 2022

Former Prime Minister H. D. Devegowda tweeted “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my longtime colleague and friend Shri MulayamSinghYadav My condolences to his family and followers. He was deeply committed to secular and socialist political traditions. Will miss him very much.”

I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my longtime colleague and friend Shri #MulayamSinghYadav My condolences to his family and followers. He was deeply committed to the secular and socialist political traditions. Will miss him very much. @samajwadiparty @yadavakhilesh pic.twitter.com/KpcQil8hzP

— H D Devegowda (@H_D_Devegowda) October 10, 2022