Etawah, Uttar Pradesh: Rajpal Singh Yadav (73), uncle of Samajwadi Party’s National President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, passed away early Thursday morning at 4 AM after a prolonged illness. He was undergoing treatment at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. His last rites were performed at his ancestral village Saifai later in the day.
Akhilesh Yadav paid his respects to the mortal remains of Rajpal Singh Yadav and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. Offering a heartfelt tribute, he described his uncle as a guiding figure in the family.
Professor Ram Gopal Yadav, Samajwadi Party’s National Chief General Secretary and elder brother of Rajpal Singh, also expressed his profound grief. He took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to announce the news, stating:
“With immense sorrow, I inform you that my younger brother, Shri Rajpal Singh, passed away today at 4 AM in Medanta Hospital, Gurugram. May the Almighty grant peace to his soul and a place in His divine abode. Om Shanti!”
Early Life and Education
Rajpal Singh Yadav completed his early education at a school in his ancestral village Saifai. He pursued his intermediate studies at Jain Inter College in Karhal, Mainpuri district. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from KK Degree College, Etawah, and completed his Master’s degree from Lucknow University in 1976-77.
Family Legacy
Rajpal Singh Yadav was part of the illustrious family of Netaji Mulayam Singh Yadav. Among the siblings, Ratan Singh, Abhay Ram, Kamla Devi, Rajpal Singh, and Shivpal Singh Yadav played significant roles in the family’s political and social legacy.
Funeral and Tributes
Rajpal Singh’s mortal remains were brought to Saifai, where his final rites were conducted in the afternoon. The funeral witnessed the presence of several prominent leaders and family members, including:
- Akhilesh Yadav
- Professor Ram Gopal Yadav
- Shivpal Singh Yadav
- Dimple Yadav
- Anurag Yadav
- Dharmendra Yadav
- Akshay Yadav
- Aditya Yadav
- Tej Pratap Yadav
- Anshul Yadav (District Panchayat President)
Other notable attendees included senior Samajwadi Party leaders, legislators, MPs, and several former ministers:
- Rajendra Chaudhary (SP National Spokesperson)
- Naresh Uttam Patel (Former State President, MP)
- Shyam Lal Pal (State President)
- Jitendra Dohre (MP, Etawah)
- Alok Shakya (Former Minister)
- Subhash Yadav (Former Minister)
- Several other senior leaders and party workers
The funeral marked a somber gathering of the political fraternity, who paid their respects to a man remembered for his humility and contributions to the family and the community.
Rajpal Singh Yadav’s demise leaves a void in the Yadav family and the Samajwadi Party, which the leaders and supporters deeply mourn.
