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Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician and the incumbent Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He became the Chief Minister in March 2012 and became the youngest Chief Minister, holding the post at the age of 38. Akhilesh Yadav played an important role in the 2012 assembly elections for Samajwadi Party. Akhilesh Yadav belongs to one of the politically most active families with his father being the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav, his uncle Ram Gopal Yadav and Shivpal Singh Yadav as well as his cousin Dharmendra Yadav all being actively involved in politics. Akhilesh Yadav has been actively involved in politics since 2000 and is known for development in rural life and working for the welfare of the poor farmers as well as the other weaker sections of the society. He is known to be one of the young faces in Samajwadi Party as well as in Indian politics.Born on 1st July 1973, in a village called Saifai in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh completed his schooling at Dholpur Military School in Rajasthan. His father Mulayam Singh Yadav is the founder of Samajwadi Party and a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Akhileshs mother name is Malti Devi. After the completion of his schooling in Rajasthan, he acquired a Bachelors and Masters degree course in Civil Engineering from Mysore University and later studied at the University of Sydney holding the degree in Environmental Engineering. Akhilesh Yadav is an engineer, agriculturist and a socio-political worker by profession. Akhilesh Yadav entered into politics as a member of Lok Sabha and he received his first success from Kannauj constituency in 2000. Thereafter he also won the Lok Sabha elections for the next two consecutive terms. Akhilesh Yadav has been the member in Civil Supplies as well as in Food and Public Distribution committee. He served as the member of Committee of Ethic from 2000 to 2001 and as a member of the Committee on Environment and forest as well as the Committee on Social Science and Technologies from 2002 to 2004. In the 2004 elections for the 14th Lok Sabha, he was re elected for a second term. During the second term as a member of Lok Sabha, he held the membership in Committee on Urban Development, Committee on Estimates, Committee on Provision of Computers to various departments. In the 15th Lok Sabha elections of 2009, he got re elected for the third consecutive term and from 2009 to 2012, he served as the member of Committee on Environment and Forests, Committee on Science & Technology and the JPC on the 2G spectrum scam. On 10th March 2012, he was appointed as the leader of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh. In the 2012 legislative assembly elections of Uttar Pradesh, the party registered a victory with a clear majority in the house and formed the government in the state .For the first time, SP was head of the UP government for full 5 years. This was expected as the fifth term of Mulayam Singh Yadav as the Chief Minister but he selected Akhilesh Yadav as the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav also became the youngest Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh ever had. On 2nd May 2012, he resigned as Member of the 15th Lok Sabha to become Member of Legislative Council in the state of Uttar Pradesh.Married to Dimple Yadav on 24th November 1999, the couple has two daughters Aditi and Tina and a son Arjun. Akhilesh Yadavs wife is also a politician. Akhilesh Yadavs government came into controversy during the Muzaffarnagar riots in which the clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in August-September 2013 led to the death of atleast 9 people and 34 injured. An indefinite curfew was also imposed by the state government. The riot has been described as the worst violence in Uttar Pradesh in recent history. The Supreme Court blamed the state government for such a situation. This was also the first time in 20 years when the army was deployed in the state. By 17th September, the curfew was lifted and the army was withdrawn from the riot affected areas. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav blamed political conspiracy behind the riots and also warned of strict actions against those found guilty. Jobs were announced to the kins of the people who were killed in the riots. Akhilesh Kumar is recognized by his party for his contribution in the campaigning of the party during the Vidhan Sabha election and Akhilesh Yadavs innovative style during the campaign became very popular among the young voters. Akhilesh has a keen interest in football and cricket and his favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music and watching films. Akhilesh Yadav is also expected to be the face of Samajwadi Pary in the upcoming legislative elections in Uttar Pradesh in 2017.

Like BJP, Congress Too Believes in Threatening Political Rivals: Akhilesh Yadav
PTI | April 24, 2019 8:34 PM IST
After keeping the Congress out of his alliance with the BSP, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on...
Like BJP, Congress Too Believes in Threatening Political Rivals: Akhilesh Yadav
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2019-04-24T09:34:28+00:00
2019-04-24T09:34:28+00:00
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'Allied With Congress But Their Ego Too Big For Gathbandhan,' Says Akhilesh
India.com News Desk | April 24, 2019 5:47 PM IST
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that Congress had a big ego and b...
'Allied With Congress But Their Ego Too Big For Gathbandhan,' Says Akhilesh
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2019-04-24T06:47:37+00:00
2019-04-24T06:47:37+00:00
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Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav Files Nomination Papers From Azamgarh
IANS | April 18, 2019 6:23 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday filed ...
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav Files Nomination Papers From Azamgarh
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2019-04-18T07:23:34+00:00
2019-04-18T07:23:34+00:00
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A Look at Battle of Azamgarh as Akhilesh Prepares to File Nomination Today
India.com News Desk | April 18, 2019 10:28 AM IST
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is all set t...
A Look at Battle of Azamgarh as Akhilesh Prepares to File Nomination Today
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2019-04-17T23:28:05+00:00
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Samajwadi Party Fields Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha From Lucknow
PTI | April 17, 2019 10:04 PM IST
The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday fielded actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinh...
Samajwadi Party Fields Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha From Lucknow
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2019-04-17T11:04:23+00:00
2019-04-17T11:04:23+00:00
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Dimple Yadav Defends Azam Khan's Sexist Remark Against BJP's Jaya Prada, Calls it 'Chhoti si Baat'
India.com News Desk | April 17, 2019 7:12 PM IST
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav landed herself in a grave contro...
Dimple Yadav Defends Azam Khan's Sexist Remark Against BJP's Jaya Prada, Calls it 'Chhoti si Baat'
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2019-04-17T08:12:29+00:00
2019-04-17T08:12:29+00:00
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Samajwadi Party Pitches Shatrughan Sinha's Wife Poonam Sinha From Lucknow Against BJP's Rajnath Singh
India.com News Desk | April 17, 2019 6:46 PM IST
New Delhi: Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha, who joined the Samajwadi Party (SP)...
Samajwadi Party Pitches Shatrughan Sinha's Wife Poonam Sinha From Lucknow Against BJP's Rajnath Singh
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2019-04-17T07:46:18+00:00
2019-04-17T07:46:18+00:00
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EC Bars Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi From LS Polls Campaigning For Violating Poll Conduct
India.com News Desk | April 15, 2019 9:50 PM IST
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday barred Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan from elect...
EC Bars Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi From LS Polls Campaigning For Violating Poll Conduct
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2019-04-15T10:50:18+00:00
2019-04-15T10:51:10+00:00
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: BJP President Amit Shah Conducts a Road Show in Gandhinagar's Kalol
India.com News Desk | April 14, 2019 11:05 AM IST
Sun, 14 Apr 2019 09:28:30 pmLS Polls Live: UP CM in Amroha, earlier today: "Jin logon ko Saharanpur ...
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: BJP President Amit Shah Conducts a Road Show in Gandhinagar's Kalol
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2019-04-14T00:05:53+00:00
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Akhilesh Yadav to File Nomination From Azamgarh on April 18
IANS | April 14, 2019 9:33 PM IST
Azamgarh: Samajwadi Party president and former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will file his nomina...
Akhilesh Yadav to File Nomination From Azamgarh on April 18
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2019-04-14T10:33:34+00:00
2019-04-14T10:33:34+00:00
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Akhilesh Yadav Makes Veiled Attack on BJP, Says Jawans Keep Borders Secure Not Govts
India.com News Desk | April 14, 2019 11:49 AM IST
New Delhi: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunda...
Akhilesh Yadav Makes Veiled Attack on BJP, Says Jawans Keep Borders Secure Not Govts
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2019-04-14T00:49:50+00:00
2019-04-14T01:20:51+00:00
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'Black Hole Bhi Dikh Gaya Bas Acche Din Nahi Dikhe', Akhilesh Yadav Jokes And Taunts BJP at Once
India.com News Desk | April 11, 2019 10:55 PM IST
New Delhi: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thurs...
'Black Hole Bhi Dikh Gaya Bas Acche Din Nahi Dikhe', Akhilesh Yadav Jokes And Taunts BJP at Once
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2019-04-11T11:55:46+00:00
2019-04-11T12:03:21+00:00
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Akhilesh Tells BJP to Give Report Card of 5-Years at Centre And 2-Years in UP
PTI | April 9, 2019 10:15 PM IST
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the BJP will not only have to give the repo...
Akhilesh Tells BJP to Give Report Card of 5-Years at Centre And 2-Years in UP
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2019-04-09T11:15:15+00:00
2019-04-09T11:15:15+00:00
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Keshav Prasad Maurya Says Akhilesh Will Ditch Mayawati Once Results Are Out
PTI | April 8, 2019 7:41 PM IST
Seeking to drive a wedge into their anti-BJP alliance, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Pr...
Keshav Prasad Maurya Says Akhilesh Will Ditch Mayawati Once Results Are Out
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2019-04-08T08:41:39+00:00
2019-04-08T08:41:39+00:00
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'Don't Get Divided, Vote en Masse For Gathbandhan': Mayawati's Appeal to Muslims at Deoband Rally
India.com News Desk | April 7, 2019 2:25 PM IST
Deoband: The Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party-Rashtriya Lok Dal (SP-BSP-RLD) alliance in Uttar Pr...
'Don't Get Divided, Vote en Masse For Gathbandhan': Mayawati's Appeal to Muslims at Deoband Rally
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2019-04-07T03:25:42+00:00
2019-04-07T03:25:42+00:00
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Samajwadi Party Releases Manifesto, Promises Ahir (Yadav) Regiment
PTI | April 5, 2019 8:13 PM IST
The Samajwadi Party released its vision document on Friday, promising constitution of the Ahir (Yada...
Samajwadi Party Releases Manifesto, Promises Ahir (Yadav) Regiment
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2019-04-05T09:13:43+00:00
2019-04-05T09:13:43+00:00
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Bhim Army Chief Calls Mulayam Singh, Akhilesh Yadav Agents of BJP
PTI | April 3, 2019 3:39 PM IST
Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar Azad on Wednesday alleged Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and ...
Bhim Army Chief Calls Mulayam Singh, Akhilesh Yadav Agents of BJP
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2019-04-03T04:39:27+00:00
2019-04-03T04:39:27+00:00
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Mulayam Singh Owes Akhilesh Yadav Over Rs 2 Crore Reveals Poll Affidavit
PTI | April 2, 2019 7:29 PM IST
Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav owes more than Rs 2.13 crore to his son and party pres...
Mulayam Singh Owes Akhilesh Yadav Over Rs 2 Crore Reveals Poll Affidavit
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2019-04-02T08:29:50+00:00
2019-04-02T08:29:50+00:00
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Keshav Prasad Maurya Slams Akhilesh Yadav on Alliance With Mayawati
PTI | April 1, 2019 6:27 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday launched a veiled attack on SP ch...
Keshav Prasad Maurya Slams Akhilesh Yadav on Alliance With Mayawati
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2019-04-01T07:27:17+00:00
2019-04-01T07:27:17+00:00
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UP Governor Irked With SP Chief's Tweet, Shoots Off Note Expressing Displeasure
India.com News Desk | March 27, 2019 11:28 PM IST
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Wednesday made a strong objection over Akhilesh Yadav's ...
UP Governor Irked With SP Chief's Tweet, Shoots Off Note Expressing Displeasure
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2019-03-27T12:28:11+00:00
2019-03-27T12:28:11+00:00
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