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Mulayam Singh Yadav

Mulayam Singh Yadav is a famous Indian politician and the founder of the Samajwadi Party. Born in a poor peasant's family on 22nd November 1939, Mulayam Singh Yadav has served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for three terms (1989 - 1991, 1993 - 1995 and 2003 - 2007). He has also served as the Union Defence Minister of India from 1996 to 1998 under the United Front Government when he was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996. Currently he represents Azamgarh in the Loksabha.Born to Mr. Sughar Singh and Mrs. Murti Devi in Saifai village, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav has been married twice. He married Malti Devi and they had only one son Akhilesh Yadav (born in 1973) who is the current Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Malti Devi died in 2003. Yadav's second wife is Sadhna Gupta Yadav and they have a son named Prateek Yadav (born in 1988). Mulayam Singh Yadav is considered as one of the key players in the Indian politics and has over the years played a pivotal role in the formation of the government as well as in the opposition. He has gained a B.A, B.T and M.A. degree in the field of Political Science from K.K. college in Etawah, A.K. college in Shikohabad and the B.R. college, Agra University respectively. He joined politics at the early age of 15 after being inspired by the principles and ideologies of socialist Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya. In his political career that began in 1960, Mulayam Singh Yadav was the President of the Student's Union at Etawah Degree College from 1962 to 1963 and was also the President at A.K. College, Shikohabad and K.K. College in Etawah. He was motivated by the works of former Prime Ministers of India which included Mr. V.P. Singh, Chowdhary Charan Singh and Mr. Chandra Shekhar. Mulayam Singh was an active participant of several agitations seeking welfare and protection rights for labourers, farmers, students as well as backward and minority classes. Mulayam Singh Yadav has won several Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and has been a Lok Sabha member five times. In 1967, he became the MLA for the first time after winning the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. During the emergency regime, he was one of the Opposition leaders and was jailed by the Indira Gandhi Government. He became the Cooperative and Animal Husbandry Minister in Uttar Pradesh in 1977 and became the Lok Dal President in 1980. He was the Lok Dal (B) President in Uttar Pradesh from 1982 to 1985, Janata Dal President in Uttar Pradesh from 1985 to 1987. He was the Member of the Legislative Council in Uttar Pradesh from 1989 to 1991. Mulayam Singh became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 1989. He was also the Leader of Opposition in the Lesiglative Council of Uttar Pradesh after the dissolution of his government. In 1992, he formed Samajwadi Party and in 1993 became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the second time and continued it till 1995. He contested the Lok Sabha elections for the first time in 1996 during the 11th Lok Sabha Elections from Mainpuri constituency and became the Union Minister under the United Front. He was the chairman of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Committee from 1999 to 2000. He was also a member of General Purposes Committee. Mulayam Singh Yadav became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the third time in 2003 and held the post till May 2007.In 2014, Mulayam Singh Yadav contested for the Lok Sabha elections from two constituencies of Mainpuri and Ghazipur, winning both. He later resigned from the Mainpuri seat. He is currently serving as the Lok Sabha MP representing Azamgarh constituency in the house.

Padma Awards 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav to be Given Padma Vibhushan Posthumously
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Padma Awards 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav, the late chief of the Samajwadi Party, has been given the
Padma Awards 2023: Mulayam Singh Yadav to be Given Padma Vibhushan Posthumously
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Netaji Amar Rahein: MSY Cremated With Full State Honours, Saifai Bids Tearful Adieu to SP Patriarch | Highlights
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Funeral: Samajwadi Party Founder Cremated At Native Village Saifai, Son Akhilesh Yadav Gives Shoulder To Father - Watch
Prashasti Sudhakar | October 11, 2022 4:44 PM IST
Today, i.e. on 11th of October, his last rites have been held in Saifai, the native village of
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How Mulayam Singh Yadav Shattered Sonia Gandhi's Dream Of Becoming PM
Anurag Kumar | October 11, 2022 10:13 AM IST
The veteran leader breathed his last on Monday morning in Gurugram's Medanta Hospital. Political
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Dies at 82: Last Rites to be Performed On Tuesday In SP Patron's Birthplace Saifai
India.com News Desk | October 10, 2022 9:51 AM IST
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Dies at 82: Last Rites to be Performed On Tuesday In SP Patron's Birthplace Saifai
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Mulayam Singh Yadav's Death: Yogi Adityanath Declares 3-Day Mourning In UP
India.com News Desk | October 10, 2022 11:04 AM IST
Mulayam Singh Yadav Death News: Founder of Samajwadi Party and Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
Mulayam Singh Yadav's Death: Yogi Adityanath Declares 3-Day Mourning In UP
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Dies At 82; End Of An Era Say Politicians Condoling Netaji's Death
India.com News Desk | October 10, 2022 10:22 AM IST
He was undergoing treatment at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram and was on life-saving drugs.
Mulayam Singh Yadav Dies At 82; End Of An Era Say Politicians Condoling Netaji's Death
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A Timeline Of Mulayam Singh Yadav's Life And His Journey Into Politics
Anurag Kumar | October 10, 2022 9:52 AM IST
The former CM was admitted on August 22 after he complained about the difficulty in breathing.
A Timeline Of Mulayam Singh Yadav's Life And His Journey Into Politics
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Mulayam Singh Yadav "Quite Critical," On Life Saving Drugs in Medanta
India.com News Desk | October 9, 2022 6:15 PM IST
Gurugram: The founder of Samajwadi Party (SP) and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh
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Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's Condition Still Critical: Gurugram Hospital
India.com News Desk | October 9, 2022 2:58 PM IST
Currently, he is undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's Condition Still Critical: Gurugram Hospital
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Mulayam Singh Yadav's Condition Critical, On Life-Saving Drugs: Gurugram Hospital
India.com News Desk | October 6, 2022 3:51 PM IST
Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's condition is "critical" and he is being put on
Mulayam Singh Yadav's Condition Critical, On Life-Saving Drugs: Gurugram Hospital
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Health Update: SP Leader Shifted to Critical Care Unit, Next 24 Hours Critical, Say Reports
India.com News Desk | October 3, 2022 11:16 AM IST
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Admitted To ICU Ward At Gurugram Hospital, SP Founder's Condition Critical
India.com News Desk | October 2, 2022 5:04 PM IST
Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav has been admitted to the ICU ward in Gurugram.
Mulayam Singh Yadav Admitted To ICU Ward At Gurugram Hospital, SP Founder's Condition Critical
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Sadhna Gupta, Wife Of Mulayam Singh Yadav, Passes Away
India.com News Desk | July 9, 2022 3:25 PM IST
Sadhna Gupta was in critical condition and undergoing treatment for the last four days. She was in
Sadhna Gupta, Wife Of Mulayam Singh Yadav, Passes Away
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Yogi Adityanath Likely To Take Oath As Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister On March 21. List of High-Profile Guests
India.com News Desk | March 17, 2022 1:27 PM IST
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UP Assembly Polls: BJP Likely to Pit 'Chhoti Bahu' Aparna Against SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav from Karhal Constituency
India.com News Desk | January 30, 2022 2:14 PM IST
SP National President Akhilesh Yadav will contest the assembly elections for the first time from
UP Assembly Polls: BJP Likely to Pit 'Chhoti Bahu' Aparna Against SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav from Karhal Constit
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Has MSY Blessed Aparna For Ditching SP? 'Choti Bahu' Shares a Photo
India.com News Desk | January 21, 2022 12:35 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: Aparna Yadav is married to Prateek Yadav, the son of Mulayam
Has MSY Blessed Aparna For Ditching SP? 'Choti Bahu' Shares a Photo
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Happy That SP's Ideology Is Expanding: Akhilesh Yadav's Cheeky Response As Aparna Yadav Joins BJP
India.com News Desk | January 19, 2022 3:55 PM IST
Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on
Happy That SP's Ideology Is Expanding: Akhilesh Yadav's Cheeky Response As Aparna Yadav Joins BJP
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Not Just Karnataka MLA Ramesh Kumar: List of 6 Politicians Who Have Shamed Women With Sexist Remarks
India.com News Desk | December 17, 2021 8:54 PM IST
Notably, Kumar is not the only politician in the country to make such remarks against women. Here's
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Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav Tests COVID-19 Positive, Currently Asymptomatic
PTI | October 14, 2020 10:29 PM IST
Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the party
Samajwadi Party Founder Mulayam Singh Yadav Tests COVID-19 Positive, Currently Asymptomatic
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