一 | New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) After a prolonged illness, Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away on Monday at the age of 82. President Droupadi Murmu calls him "Dharti Putra" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders across party lines remember him.

President Murmu tweeted: "The death of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav is an irreparable loss to the country.

"The achievements of Mulayam Singh Yadav ji, who came from an ordinary environment, were extraordinary.

"'Dharti Putra' Mulayam ji was a veteran leader associated with the land. He was respected by people of all parties. My deepest condolences to his family members and supporters!"

Considered close to the late SP chief, Modi tweeted: "Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji was a remarkable personality. He was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people’s problems. He served people diligently and devoted his life towards popularising the ideals of Loknayak JP and Dr. Lohia", along with some file photos of the two leaders.

"Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji distinguished himself in UP and national politics. He was a key soldier for democracy during the Emergency. As Defence Minister, he worked for a stronger India. His Parliamentary interventions were insightful and emphasised on furthering national interest.

"I had many interactions with Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji when we served as Chief Ministers of our respective states. The close association continued and I always looked forward to hearing his views. His demise pains me. Condolences to his family and lakhs of supporters. Om Shanti," Modi said.

Announcing three days state mourning on his predecssor's death, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted: "The demise of former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji is extremely sad.

"His death marked the end of a major pillar of socialism and a struggling era." Adityanath spoke to Mulayam Singh's son Akhilesh Yadav on the phone and also said: "His last rites will be performed with full state honours."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his condolences to Singh's family and supporters. "In this hour of grief. May God give place to the departed soul at his feet", he tweeted.

"Mulayam Singh Yadav ji remained active in politics for decades with his unique political skills. During the Emergency, he raised his voice for the restoration of democracy. He will always be remembered as a grassroots mass leader. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics," Shah said.

DMK chief and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin tweeted: Saddened by the demise of former CM of UP and senior leader of @samajwadiparty Thiru. Mulayam Singh.

"One of the tallest figures in Indian Politics who stood for reservation for the OBC, Thiru Mulayam Singh was deeply committed to secular ideals. His death is an irreparable loss."

CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury tweeted: "The champion of the interests of the marginalised and backward: Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji steadfastly fought against religious bigotry at a crucial time for India, upholding the unity and integrity of India. Deepest condolences."

BSP chief and Mulayam's long-time rival in the state, Mayawati, tweeted: "Very sad news of the passing away of veteran Samajwadi Party leader and former Chief Minister of UP Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji today. My deepest condolences to his family and all well wishers. May nature give them all the strength to bear this sorrow."

Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Shashi Tharoor also tweeted.

Ramesh: "Mulayam Singh Yadav was a stalwart Lohiaite but had admirers across political spectrum. His tenures as CM of UP were very consequential. He played a key national role on 2 occasions: Deve Gowda & Gujral govts as Defence Min,& in 2002 when he proposed APJ Abdul Kalam for President."

Tharoor: "Profound condolences to @yadavakhilesh on the passing of his eminent father Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. I had met the former DefenceMinister at the @UN & subsequently exchanged thoughts with him at the LokSabha. A political giant has passed. A great loss to all Indians. OM Shanti."

Tharoor also said:"As a mark of respect for the late Mulayam Singh Yadav ji I am cancelling my Lucknow programme today."

NCP MP Supriya Sule tweeted: "Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Former Union Defence Minister and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji. Netaji was one of the tallest socialist leader our country has seen."

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tweeted: "My heartfelt condolences to Shri Akhilesh Yadav, the Yadav family family, all members of Samajwadi Party & its supporters on the passing of stalwart leader & Fmr CM of UP, Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav ji. He leaves behind a huge legacy of work&service. He will be hugely missed."

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal tweeted: "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."

Top businessman Gautam Adani tweeted: "Saddened that Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav is no more. His contributions in laying the foundations for a stronger India and expansive UP will be long remembered. A rare titan, MSY will be missed. My deepest condolences to Shri Akhilesh Yadav and family."

Mulayam Singh died at the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram following multiple organ failure, according to reports.

He was one of the most prominent leaders of Uttar Pradesh and had served as the chief minister of the state thrice besides serving in the Union government as the defence minister. He was elected 10 times as MLA and 7 times as Lok Sabha MP.

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四 | 可是温室养法，养不出能经历风雨的树。

五 | 越稀奇越绝种啊，你看看大熊猫。

六 | 可是，每个人一定会经历风雨，没有父母能帮助挡一辈子。当然，英国我也待得不长，我也没有严格的统计数据来比较。

七 | 全球化之后的流动性也大——我纯属个人吐吐槽。英国也一定有妈宝男。

八 | 我有个之前的合作伙伴，还是我老乡，就base伦敦。

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十 | 立马停止合作。我感觉英式教育里养出妈宝男的概率小，只是个人这五年在英国上学工作，待人接物的感受。西方文化里，大多数老外会觉得经常找妈是一个很丢脸的事情，特别男娃。图图干妈说，在伦敦路上，往往看见老外家庭是一带五。中国家庭反过来，五带一。最近给图图看学校，也有不少心得。从幼儿园开始，很多学校都会强调接触户外和大自然。

十一 | 从小学开始，很多学校就强调如何培育独立性（Independence）和独立思考，学习之外还有非常多的运动项目和俱乐部。从小就做题家的我，听到这些是很新鲜的。我接受的中式教育更重视知识的灌输，很少强调要走出去，很少强调玩的重要性。剑桥的人类学教授麦克法兰研究英式教育和英国社会，有好几本著作。他说，英式教育中团队运动比数学更重要，因为团体运动“teach you the centre art of life”。大家不会崇拜数学考得好的人，而是会跟着足球队队长去打拼。因为在一个团队运动里当队长，需要很强的交往能力和平衡精神。

十二 | 比如足球，一个孩子需要学习去平衡，自己要踢多久的球，什么时候把自己脚上的球传给别人。这种能力正是解决各种人生难题的核心——麦克法兰说，这种教育设计体现了亚当斯密对于一个人平衡“self love”和“social love”的思考。这种教育设计其实根源于英国殖民时代，英国需要通过公学系统（boarding school)，培养能去全球范围殖民的外交和政治人才。

十三 | 这种传统英式教育的核心，在于让未来能力成为全球领导人的孩子，在离开家的情况的下去自己解决问题（solve problems away from home)。英国这么小一个岛国，有全球这么多殖民地，是懂点全球化领导的艺术的。

十四 | 麦克法兰自己就是外交官的后代。

十五 | 我印象特别深，他说从小他在英国的学校就是自己和同学们玩各种游戏（all kinds of games)，室内游戏和室外团体运动。 Netfilx的剧《王冠》第一季里，就有女王老公菲利普小时候在苏格兰的公学里上学的故事。环境那叫一个苦，成天在森林泥地里跑爬打滚— 他还是王室身份。

十六 | 他自己很感激这段经历，试图把儿子查尔斯送过去。查尔斯从小养尊处优惯了，几乎被父亲深爱的同一个学校击垮。结果就是转回更现代化（舒服）的学校。话说回来，英国学校也是很在乎读书和学习的，特别是阅读写作还有数学能力在national curriculum里是核心。但绝不会只强调书本学习，或者针对考学的能力培养。麦克法兰系统研究过英国工业革命的历史。