Lucknow, November 19: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)'s leader Mayawati's father Prabhu Dayal passed away on Thursday following a prolonged illness.

He was 95. "With profound grief, the party wishes to inform you that the father of our party president Mayawati ji, Prabhu Dayal has left heavenly abode at the age of 95. All the party members are requested to pray for peace for the departed soul," a statement issued by Bahujan Samaj Party said. Also Read | ‘Fake News’: Indian Army Refutes Reports of ‘Pinpoint Strike’ at Terror Launchpads in PoK Today.

Yogi Adityanath's Tweet

Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, "A warm tribute to Ms. Mayawati's father's death!" Also Read | Delhi Government School's Happiness Curriculum Gets Featured on Harvard University's International Education Week; Manisha Sisodia Invited As Guest Speaker.

Akhilesh Yadav's Tweet

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath took to Twitter to offer his condolences to Mayawati and the bereaved family.

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