The Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister passed away

He lived a glorious 82 years under the name of 'Neta Ji'

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He bestowed the whip of the Samajwadi Party to Akhilesh Yadav in 2012

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Mulayam Singh Yadav had a cordial relationship with Lalu Prasad Yadav

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He was elected three times as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

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He also served as the 21st Defence Minister of India (1996-1998)

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The Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister passed away

He lived a glorious 82 years under the name of 'Neta Ji'

He bestowed the whip of the Samajwadi Party to Akhilesh Yadav in 2012

Mulayam Singh Yadav had a cordial relationship with Lalu Prasad Yadav

He was elected three times as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

He also served as the 21st Defence Minister of India (1996-1998)

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