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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...tle in 2024. Born on July 1, 1973, Akhilesh Yadav comes from a political family. His father, Mulayam Singh Yadav, was a veteran politician and the founder of the Samajwadi Party. Akhilesh Yadav's political career began as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) in 2000. He went on to serve as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017, during which he implemented several developmental initiatives and welfare programs. As the 2024 General Elections approach, Akhilesh Yadav faces several challenges and opportunities. Uttar Pradesh, with its large number of parliamentary seats, holds immense significance in the electoral landscape. Akhilesh Yadav's ability to consolidate his party's position in the state and form alliances with other regional players will be crucial in determining his party's performance in the elections. Moreover, Akhilesh Yadav's role as a regional leader will have implications for national politics. The Samajwadi Party has been a key player in Uttar Pradesh, and its performance in the state can influence the formation of alliances and government at the national level. Akhilesh Yadav's ability to rally support and mobilize his party's cadre will be critical in shaping the regional and national political dynamics.

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

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Delhi Confidential: Top Secret

June 05, 2026 4:03 am

WITH UTTAR Pradesh Assembly polls 2027 approaching, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has told party leaders to keep conversations held during meetings “confidential” and not share the details with people outside the party ecosystem, especially journalists.

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April 21, 2022 10:24 am

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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2022: I hereby declare

March 07, 2022 10:38 am

Assembly elections in five states — Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur– will be completed in seven phases with UP being the first to go to polls on February 10. Results of all the assembly polls will be declared on March 10.

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Samajwadi Party Soap Opera⁠⁠⁠⁠

June 22, 2020 7:15 pm

While Akhilesh Yadav has been declared the Samajwadi Party’s national working president, his father, Mulayam Singh Yadav has challenged the same calling it unconstitutional.

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