Mulayam Singh

Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of the Samajwadi Party, was a highly experienced and distinguished Indian politician. He served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for three terms and was well-known for his strong connection with the common people.

His modest upbringing as the son of a poor farming family gave him a special perspective and understanding of the difficulties experienced by the average person.

Profile

Personal Life

Real Name: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Party Name: Samajwadi Party
Nickname: Neta Ji
Occupation: Politician
Birth Date: November 22, 1939
Age (at the time of death): 82 Years
Place of Birth: Saifai, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh
Religion: Hinduism
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Etawah, Uttar Pradesh
Cast: OBC (Other Backward Class)
Blood Group: B-positive
Awards 2023: Padma Vibhushan (posthumously)

Physical Appearance

Height

In Feet Inches: 5 feet 3 inches
In centimeters: 161 cm
In meters: 1.61 m

Weight

In Kilograms: 75 kg
In Pounds: 165 lbs

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: White

Education

A bachelor's degree from Agra University in 1964
M.A. (Political Science) from Agra University in 1968

Family

Parents

Father: Late Sughar Singh
Mother: Murti Devi

Brother

Shiv Pal Singh Yadav
Ram Gopal Yadav
Abhay Ram Singh Yadav
Rajpal Singh Yadav
Ratan Singh Yadav

Sister: Kamla Devi Yadav

Hobbies

Watching Folk-Dances
Wrestling
Listening to Music
Reading

Early Life

On November 22, 1939, Mulayam Singh Yadav was born at Saifai Village, Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh. Sughar Singh Yadav and Murti Devi, his parents. He graduated with three degrees in political science: an M.A. from B.R. College, Agra University, a B.T. from A.K. College in Shikohabad, and a B.A. from Karm Khestra Post Graduate College in Etawah.

Personal Life

Mulayam Singh Yadav had two wives. His first wife, Malti Devi, was very sick and couldn't move or talk for a long time. She passed away in 2003 after having a baby boy named Akhilesh Yadav. Mulayam Singh Yadav was the leader of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017.

The relationship between Mulayam Singh Yadav and Sadhna Gupta was widely recognized in February 2007 when the Supreme Court of India confirmed it. Sadhna Gupta also has a son named Prateek Yadav from a previous marriage.

Siblings

There are four brothers and one sister, Kamla Devi and Mulayam Singh Yadav. Their cousins are Ram Gopal Yadav and his sister, Geeta Devi.

His eldest brother is Ratan Singh Yadav, his second-oldest brother is Mulayam Singh Yadav, and his third-oldest brother is Abhay Ram Yadav, followed by Rajpal, Shivpal, and Ram Gopal Yadav.

Political Career

Famous people like Ram Manohar Lohia and Raj Narain served as mentors to Mulayam Singh Yadav. He won the 1967 election and served eight terms in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Mulayam Singh Yadav was one of the politicians who was imprisoned and detained for nineteen months due to protests during Indira Gandhi's declaration of Emergency in 1975.

Yadav became a member of the state cabinet in 1977 and later became the President of the Lok Dal in Uttar Pradesh in 1980. The Lok Dal then merged with the Janata Dal. Mulayam Singh Yadav was appointed as the leader of the opposition in the UP Legislative Council in 1983 and held that position until 1985.

Founder of Samajwadi Party

In 1992, the Samajwadi Party was established by Mulayam Singh Yadav. It was one of the many parties that emerged from the division of the Janata Dal into several local parties. The Samajwadi Party, founded just a few months before the destruction of the Babri Mosque, is thought to have played a significant role in preventing violence in Uttar Pradesh after the incident.

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party is mainly located in Uttar Pradesh and has participated in both Lok Sabha and state assembly elections in the country.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

First term
In 1989, Mulayam Singh Yadav assumed the role of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time. Following the dissolution of VP Singh's National Government in 1990, he aligned with the Janata Dal (Socialist) Party and remained in power with the backing of the Indian National Congress.
Second Term
In 1992, Mulayam Singh Yadav established the Samajwadi Party. In 1993, he formed an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party for the upcoming elections in UP in November 1993. This alliance between the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party prevented the BJP from returning to power in the state. With the support of the Congress and Janata Dal, Mulayam Singh Yadav became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Third Term
In 2002, following a turbulent post-election situation in Uttar Pradesh, the Bahujan Samaj Party and Bharatiya Janata Party came together to establish a government led by Dalit Leader Mayawati, who was also a major rival of Mulayam Singh Yadav in the state. The Bharatiya Janta Party withdrew from the government in 2003, paving the way for Mulayam Singh Yadav to become the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.He was inaugurated as the UP CM for the third time in 2003.

Defence Minister of India

In 1996, Mulayam Singh Yadav won a seat from the Mainpuri Constituency in the 11th Lok Sabha. His party became a member of the United Front Coalition Government that same year and Yadav was appointed India's Minister of Defense.

Political Journey

He was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh in 1967.
In 1977, he was appointed as a State Minister for the first time.
As President of Lok Dal, he was appointed in 1980.
He was the Leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council from 1982 to 1985.
He became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the first time in 1989.
In 1990, he became a member of Chandra Shekhar's socialist Janata Dal.
He established the Samajwadi Party (Socialist), In 1992.
He became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the second time in 1993.
He was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Mainpuri in 1996.
He was appointed as India's Defence Minister in the United Front Coalition Government In 1999
He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1998.
He ran for and won seats in both Sambhal and Kannauj in the 1999 Lok Sabha Elections.
He became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for the third time in September 2003.
He secured the Gunnaur assembly seat in a by-election with a record victory margin of 183,899 in 2004. which remains unmatched to this day
He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Mainpuri in 2004.
In 2014, he ran for the 16th Lok Sabha from 2 seats- Azamgarh and Mainpuri and emerged victorious in both.
He emerged victorious in the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections by defeating BJP's Prem Singh Shakya with a lead of more than 94,000 votes from Mainpuri.

Mulayam Singh Unknown Facts

His birthplace is Saifai Village in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.
Before entering politics, he was employed as a teacher.
Mulayam Singh was skilled in wrestling.
He held multiple degrees, including a B.A. in Political Science, a B.T., and an M.A. in Political Science.
His thoughts and beliefs were influenced by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia's socialist ideology.
After getting to know Karpoori Thakur, Sarvashri Madhu Limaye, Raj Narayan, Ram Sewak Yadav, and Janeshwar Mishra, he decided to enter into politics.
He has been imprisoned 9 times.
At K.K. College in Etawah, he held the position of Student Union Leader.
From a very young age, he quickly ascended to high political positions.
He founded the Samajwadi Party on October 4, 1992.
He maintained close relationships with many prominent Bollywood personalities when he was in government, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Jaya Prada. Amitabh Bachchan was even named Uttar Pradesh's Brand Ambassador by him.
He held the position of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh three times: from 1993 to 1995, from 1989 to 1991, and from 2003 to 2007.
Mulayam Singh Yadav has a history of success in almost all of the elections in which he has taken part.
The book "The Socialist: The Definitive Biography of Mulayam Singh Yadav" by Frank Huzur was released in 2012.

Controversies

After the 2012 Delhi Gang Rape incident, he made a controversial statement saying, "Boys will be boys. Boys make mistakes."
In another instance of sexual assault, he once again made a controversial statement, prompting a response from U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: "We reject the dismissive, harmful attitude of 'Boys will be boys.'"
In 2014, he faced criticism for arranging a celebratory event after the riots in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
In 2015, the Judicial Magistrate of Kulpahar court in Uttar Pradesh summoned him for his statement in which he said that gang rapes are impractical.

Money Factor

Lok Sabha Member salary: Rs. 1 Lakh + additional allowances

Net Worth: Rs. 20.56 Crore (2019)

Bank Deposits: 40.13 Lakhs Rupees

Agricultural Land Valued at Rs. 7.89 Crore

Non-agricultural land valued at Rs. 1.44 Crore

Residential Buildings Valued at Rs. 6.83 Crore

Death

Yadav was hospitalized in September 2022 and placed on a ventilator as his health worsened. He had been in the hospital for a month. On October 10, 2022, at the age of 82, Yadav passed away in a hospital in Gurgaon. His funeral was conducted with full state honors in his hometown of Saifai.