Rajpal Singh Yadav, who is the uncle of Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and the younger brother of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, died on January 9, 2025. He was 65 years old and was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for treatment due to a long illness, from where he breathed his last at 4:00 AM. Family and Political Background Rajpal Singh Yadav was the fourth of the five brothers belonging to the influential Yadav family of Uttar Pradesh, sandwiched between Mulayam Singh Yadav and Shivpal Singh Yadav. Anshul Yadav, son of Rajpal, is himself an active member of politics. He has already been elected the District Panchayat President of Etawah. His wife, Prem Lata Yadav, was the first woman belonging to the Yadav family in Uttar Pradesh. She started her career in politics from 2005. Final Rites in Saifai After his death, the mortal remains of Rajpal Singh Yadav were taken to his native village, Saifai, in Uttar Pradesh. The Yadav family regards Saifai as a very sacred place. Here, various political and family events have taken place. His funeral was planned in Saifai, and the family members, political associates, and workers were likely to visit and pay their last respect to him. Condolences and Reactions There was widespread mourning at the news of Rajpal Singh Yadav's death, with the Samajwadi Party and its followers in grief. Tributes were made to the departed soul who contributed much to the political canvas of Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav cancelled all his scheduled programs and came to the funeral, and Shivpal Singh Yadav had already reached Etawah to attend the last rites. Legacy and Contributions Although Rajpal Singh Yadav kept a somewhat low profile compared with his brothers, his contribution was vital to family political activities, supporting the Samajwadi Party's activities as well as maintaining an important space in local dynamics, especially Etawah. So, the sad demise of such a stalwart brings an era to a closure for the house of Yadavs, which dominates Uttar Pradesh for decades. Public Mourning and Tributes Supporters and well-wishers thronged the Yadav residence in Saifai to pay their condolences. The funeral procession was huge in numbers, indicating the great regard and admiration Rajpal Singh Yadav had commanded among the locals. Political leaders from all parties also condoled, citing his role in the state's political landscape. Conclusion The Yadav family and the Samajwadi Party have lost a very important person in the form of Rajpal Singh Yadav. His work, though always in the background, was significant in the creation of the political discourse of Uttar Pradesh. In this hour of grief, his family and his supporters will not forget him; instead, he will live through his children and the Yadav family's impact on regional politics. Stay tuned for more https://newstrack.com/uttar-pradesh/akhilesh-yadav-uncle-rajpal-singh-yadav-passes-away-funeral-to-be-held-in-saifai-village-489396