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Akhilesh Yadav

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  • Born 01 July 1973
  • Age 51
  • Birth Place Saifai, Uttar Pradesh India
  • Profession Politician, Civil Engineer
  • Political Party Samajwadi Party
  • In Office 32nd Leader Of The OppositionUttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 26 March 2022 - 11 June 2024, Member Of The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 10 March 2022 - 11 June 2024, 20th Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh 15 March 2012 - 19 March 2017, Member Of The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council 6 May 2012 - 5 May 2018
  • Residence 1 Vikramaditya Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Akhilesh Yadav BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 05 Feb 2025
Akhilesh Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and the leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), is a prominent regional leader with a strong political legacy, Akhilesh Yadav's youth appeal, and regional influence make him a key player to watch as parties gear up for the upcoming electoral bat...

Akhilesh Yadav PERSONAL LIFE

Father Mulayam Singh Yadav
Spouse Dimple Yadav ​(1999), ​
Education University of Mysore (B.E.), University of Sydney (M.E.)

POSITIONS HELD BY Akhilesh Yadav

Position Tenure
Member of the 13th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha 30 May 2019 - 22 March 2022
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh 15 March 2012 - 19 March 2017
Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly 10 March 2022 - Present
Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council 2012 - 23 May 2019

AKHILESH YADAV NEWS

What the meeting of NDA's non-BJP allies tells us about the churning in Uttar Pradesh politics

August 27, 2025 12:59 pm

The BJP’s rise in Uttar Pradesh owed much to weaving these outfits into its Hindutva coalition, especially among non-Yadav OBCs. The Lok Sabha reversal, however, has exposed fissures in this arrangement

‘BJP believes in astrology, not astronomy’: SP chief takes jibe at Anurag Thakur

August 26, 2025 5:26 am

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak demanded an apology from him, claiming that the SP chief “disrespected both Hanuman ji and astrology”

Who is helping her write such words: Akhilesh after MLA Pooja Pal claims SP 'shielding criminals'

August 26, 2025 1:52 am

She dismissed suggestions about facing any threat from BJP leaders

EC hiding behind DMs; lekhpals given free rein: Akhilesh

August 25, 2025 4:51 am

He also raised the issue of shortage of fertilizers in Uttar Pradesh and alleged that the BJP government has failed to meet the promises it made to the farmers

Expelled by Samajwadi Party for praise of Yogi, MLA Pooja Pal trains guns on Akhilesh

August 23, 2025 1:13 am

She further alleged that Yadav, his family, and the SP had on several occasions voted for, or ensured votes for, the BJP, Congress, and even the BSP whenever it suited their personal or political interests

Now, BJP levels 'vote theft' allegations against Rahul, Akhilesh, other senior Opp leaders

August 14, 2025 3:10 am

On Tuesday, Opposition leaders took out a protest march from Parliament over the issue of “vote theft” and special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Monsoon Havoc: Yogi says 21 districts hit by flood, visits affected areas

August 06, 2025 4:55 am

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday reiterated his charge that the BJP government in the state failed to carry out relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas

Dimple Yadav visit to mosque: NDA MPs try to put SP in a spot, rush to her defence

July 29, 2025 3:24 am

BJP minority cell chief Jamal Siddiqui among those attacking SP MP Dimple for her uncovered head during mosque visit. She says NDA colleagues should have shown same concern for Manipur violence

'They talk about Pakistan because they want votes, the real danger is from China': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

July 28, 2025 1:32 pm

Stating that China is a bigger threat than Pakistan, he urged the Union government to bring a policy to ban import of goods from China.

Delhi Confidential: ‘SP Ki Pathshala’

July 28, 2025 2:03 am

Akhilesh has also announced that when his party comes to power, the schools will be back in their respective villages.

AKHILESH YADAV VIDEOS

Samajwadi Party Crisis: UP Congress MLAs In Favour Of Pre-Poll Pact With Akhilesh Yadav

June 22, 2020 7:15 pm

A majority of Congress MLAs in UP spoke in favour of a pre-poll pact with the SP under Akhilesh Yadav saying he is “popular”, has a “clean image” and that “secular parties should unite to defeat communal forces”

Missing teen's body found near UP CM's residence

February 16, 2016 2:31 pm

Lucknow, Feb 16 (ANI): A body of a Class 12 girl, who went missing on February 10, was recovered this morning from near Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's residence here. The girl had left for school on February 10 and when she did not return, her parents filed an FIR. The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted. Lashing out at the UP Government, Bahujan Samaj Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya said this incident shows how irresponsible is the state police and government. Echoing similar sentiments, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suresh Khanna said the girl was found dead in a drain between DGP headquarters and CM's residence, still no serious measures have been taken till now.

Akhilesh presents his Govt.’s last budget

February 12, 2016 10:10 am

Lucknow, Feb 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav presented the last budget of his government on Friday. It is expected that the budget presented will be a deficit of Rs 3.5 lakh crore as the political parties are trying to woo the public for the 2017 UP Assembly elections. The Samajwadi Party leaders said the government had done its best for the public welfare schemes and would grant funds to other projects.

Akhilesh’s Govt. is promoting ‘Gunda Raj’ in UP: BJP

February 09, 2016 12:13 pm

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on the rise of crime in Uttar Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shrikant Sharma on Tuesday said Akhilesh Yadav’s Government promoted ‘Gunda-Raj’ in the state. He added that Akhilesh is responsible for the deteriorating condition of Uttar Pradesh's law and order. They have issued a license for hooliganism. Sharma added that the condition of law and order is so bad that at least ten rapes happen each day. There is a murder every half an hour. Each day, there are 17 communal incidents. In crimes against women, Uttar Pradesh tops the list. He further added that the BJP demands investigation into all the matter at the earliest.

Bundelkhand to generate maximum electricity in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

January 27, 2016 9:53 am

Jalaun (UP), Jan 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday assured that for Samajwadi Party, Bundelkhand has always been a priority. Yadav praised his government, adding that Bundelkhand will soon generate maximum electricity compared to other regions in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav added that transformers have been changed in Bundelkhand to ensure that people at least have electricity for 20 hours in a day.

CM Akhilesh Yadav to distribute tricycles

January 27, 2016 5:59 am

Jalaun, Jan 27 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh to welcome Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav as he will be distributing tricycles. People are enthusiastic about the event. They were seen raising slogans for Akhilesh Yadav. Security is in place to keep a check at the event.

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