Former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and a leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Mulayam Singh Yadav, has passed away at age 82. He was admitted in the Medanta Hospital. A comprehensive team of specialists was treating him in the ICU. Since August 22, he had been under medical treatment for regular checkups. His electoral record includes 10 times as a legislator and 7 times as a member of parliament