New Delhi: Samajwadi Party founder and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav, passed away on Monday aged 82, opening the floodgates of condolences from politicians across party lines.

Several politicians across parties condoled the death of Mulayam Singh and termed it a loss for Indian politics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the passing away of Mulayam Singh and posted three tweets recalling his relationship and rapport with the departed leader. He also added that he was pained at the demise of the former UP CM.

However, what caught the eye of several Twitter users was eight pictures PM Modi shared of himself with Mulayam Singh from different occasions. Several users took note of the pictures shared by PM Modi and went on to call out how he was using the occasion of a leader’s demise to share his pictures with himself.

Noted columnist at Gulf News and Prof of Professor of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University Ashok Swain also tweeted “Modi has put 3 tweets about Mulayam Singh Yadav. In these 3 tweets, there are 8 photos of Modi.”

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.