Mulayam was a socialist icon: Sukhbir Badal

The mortal remains of the late Samajwadi patriarch will be taken to his native village Sefai in Etawah later on Monday

The Samajwadi Party founder passed away on Monday morning at the age of 82. Credit: PTI Photo

Describing Samajwadi patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav as a socialist icon, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Monday said the nation has lost a doyen.

The Samajwadi Party founder passed away on Monday morning at the age of 82.

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"The nation has lost a doyen in the passing away of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. A socialist icon, he will be known for empowering the under-privileged. My heartfelt condolences to @yadavakhilesh & the entire Samajwadi family," Badal tweeted.

The mortal remains of the late Samajwadi patriarch will be taken to his native village Saifai in Etawah later on Monday.

In a tweet, the Samajwadi Party said the cremation of the late leader will be held in his village on Tuesday at 3.p.m.