Book on Mulayam to be released on his birthday on Nov 22

New Delhi, Oct 30: Hindi and Urdu editions of a book on SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav will be released on his 76th birthday on November 22 in Lucknow.

The book -- 'Mulayam Singh Yadav: Harbinger of Social Justice' is authored by Dr Adish C Aggarwala, President of International Council of Jurists and British author and solicitor Sarah J Marchington.

In his foreword, former Prime Minister of Jordan Awn S Al-Khasawneh termed Yadav's struggle for the oppressed classes as noteworthy and will inspire generations to come.

Divided in 20 chapters, the book presents various facets of Yadav's life including his political rise and contribution to socio-political movements.

The authors said Yadav, a former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, rose in politics at a crucial juncture when the secular fabric of India was threatened by communal forces and he was steadfast in thwarting such attempts.

The book comprises 233 rare photographs reflecting various phases of Yadav's life.

PTI