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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.

Pulwama Terror Attack: Akhilesh Yadav Criticises Centre Over Its Inability in Handling Terror
India.com News Desk | February 16, 2019 10:31 AM IST
Kanpur: Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has criticised ...
Pulwama Terror Attack: Akhilesh Yadav Criticises Centre Over Its Inability in Handling Terror
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Mulayam Singh Yadav Backs Narendra Modi as Prime Minister
India.com News Desk | February 13, 2019 4:23 PM IST
New Delhi: Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday backed Narendra Modi for anoth...
Mulayam Singh Yadav Backs Narendra Modi as Prime Minister
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Protest Against Akhilesh Yadav's Detention: Police Register Case Against 296 Samajwadi Party Workers
India.com News Desk | February 13, 2019 9:39 AM IST
New Delhi: Police on Wednesday registered a case against 296 people in connection with the protest b...
Protest Against Akhilesh Yadav's Detention: Police Register Case Against 296 Samajwadi Party Workers
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2019-02-12T22:39:45+00:00
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Akhilesh Yadav 'Stopped' at Lucknow Airport; SP Workers go on Rampage, Oppn Slams 'Anti-Democractic' BJP
India.com News Desk | February 12, 2019 7:49 PM IST
Lucknow: Angry over Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav being stopped from flying to Prayagraj by t...
Akhilesh Yadav 'Stopped' at Lucknow Airport; SP Workers go on Rampage, Oppn Slams 'Anti-Democractic' BJP
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Prayagraj: Police Lathicharge SP Workers Protesting Against no-entry to Akhilesh; SP Chief Slams Yogi Adityanath Govt
India.com News Desk | February 12, 2019 5:06 PM IST
Prayagarj: The police on Tuesday lathicharged Samajwadi Party leaders and workers in Prayagraj durin...
Prayagraj: Police Lathicharge SP Workers Protesting Against no-entry to Akhilesh; SP Chief Slams Yogi Adityan
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Is BJP so Afraid of SP-BSP Alliance, Asks Mayawati After Akhilesh Yadav is Stopped at Lucknow Airport
India.com News Desk | February 12, 2019 5:02 PM IST
Lucknow: Coming out in support of Akhilesh Yadav who was on Tuesday stopped at Luckow airport while ...
Is BJP so Afraid of SP-BSP Alliance, Asks Mayawati After Akhilesh Yadav is Stopped at Lucknow Airport
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Uttar Pradesh: SP Workers Sit on Protest as Police Stops Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav From Leaving For Prayagraj
India.com News Desk | February 12, 2019 12:52 PM IST
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was stopped at the Lucknow airport by the state police...
Uttar Pradesh: SP Workers Sit on Protest as Police Stops Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav From Leaving For Prayagra
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BSP's lawyers will put their side in court: Akhilesh on SC view
PTI Feeds | February 8, 2019 3:24 PM IST
Lucknow, Feb 8 (PTI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Friday said BSP's lawyers will present the...
BSP's lawyers will put their side in court: Akhilesh on SC view
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2019-02-08T04:24:41+00:00
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Chit Fund Row: Opposition Parties Come Out in Support of Mamata Banerjee, Say we Stand Together Against ‘Fascist Forces’
India.com News Desk | February 4, 2019 12:07 AM IST
New Delhi: Opposition parties on Sunday extended their support to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ami...
Chit Fund Row: Opposition Parties Come Out in Support of Mamata Banerjee, Say we Stand Together Against ‘Fa
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2019-02-03T13:07:06+00:00
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Amit Shah Attacks SP-BSP Alliance, Says Bua-Bhatija Duo Coming Together Shows BJP's Strength
India.com News Desk | February 2, 2019 3:05 PM IST
Dehradun: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Saturday attacked the Samajwadi Party ...
Amit Shah Attacks SP-BSP Alliance, Says Bua-Bhatija Duo Coming Together Shows BJP's Strength
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2019-02-02T04:05:38+00:00
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On Yogi Adityanath's 'Can Resolve Ayodhya Dispute in 24 Hours' Remark, Akhilesh Yadav Dares Him to Address Agrarian Crisis in 90 Days
India.com News Desk | January 27, 2019 5:05 PM IST
Prayagraj: Targeting Uttar Pradesh Minister Yogi Adityanath over his statement that his government w...
On Yogi Adityanath's 'Can Resolve Ayodhya Dispute in 24 Hours' Remark, Akhilesh Yadav Dares Him to Address Ag
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2019-01-27T06:05:08+00:00
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Shivpal Yadav to Contest Lok Sabha Elections 2019 From Firozabad Constitutency; Takes Potshots at SP-BSP Alliance
India.com News Desk | January 27, 2019 9:07 AM IST
New Delhi: Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Yadav on Saturday announced that he wi...
Shivpal Yadav to Contest Lok Sabha Elections 2019 From Firozabad Constitutency; Takes Potshots at SP-BSP Alli
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2019-01-26T22:07:51+00:00
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Posters Projecting Akhilesh Yadav as Next Prime Minister Seen in Lucknow
India.com News Desk | January 25, 2019 3:08 PM IST
Lucknow: Posters projecting former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav as the next Prime Min...
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Posters Projecting Akhilesh Yadav as Next Prime Minister Seen in Lucknow
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2019-01-25T04:08:13+00:00
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Fresh Trouble For Akhilesh Yadav as Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids in Multiple States in Gomti Riverfront PMLA Case
India.com News Desk | January 24, 2019 2:19 PM IST
Lucknow: Trouble seems to be mounting for Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the Lok Sabh...
Fresh Trouble For Akhilesh Yadav as Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids in Multiple States in Gomti Riverf
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EVM Hacking Row: Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav Ask Government to Resolve Issue Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2019
India.com News Desk | January 22, 2019 2:30 PM IST
Lucknow: An Indian cyber expert had claimed that electronic voting machines (EVMs) can be hacked and...
EVM Hacking Row: Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav Ask Government to Resolve Issue Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2019
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2019-01-22T03:30:56+00:00
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Akhilesh Yadav Dares BJP to Come up With New PM Face 'if it Has One', Says Opposition's Grand Alliance Has Many Options
India.com News Desk | January 21, 2019 5:56 PM IST
Lucknow: Hitting back at the BJP for attacking the opposition s proposed mahagathbandhan (grand alli...
Akhilesh Yadav Dares BJP to Come up With New PM Face 'if it Has One', Says Opposition's Grand Alliance Has Ma
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2019-01-21T06:56:36+00:00
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PM Modi Sniggers at Opposition's Mega Rally in Kolkata, Says 'Afraid of us, Opposition Shouting Bachao, Bachao'
India.com News Desk | January 20, 2019 6:46 AM IST
Silvassa: Taking potshots at the mega rally of anti-BJP parties called TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, Pr...
PM Modi Sniggers at Opposition's Mega Rally in Kolkata, Says 'Afraid of us, Opposition Shouting Bachao, Bacha
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2019-01-19T19:46:31+00:00
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Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Shivpal Yadav Terms BSP-SP Alliance a Mismatch, Says Its Leaders Unreliable
India.com News Desk | January 19, 2019 7:22 PM IST
New Delhi: Days after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) suprem...
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Shivpal Yadav Terms BSP-SP Alliance a Mismatch, Says Its Leaders Unreliable
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Mamata Banerjee's Mega Opposition Rally in Kolkata: TMC Chief Attacks Modi Govt, Says Its Expiry Date is Over
India.com News Desk | January 19, 2019 4:51 PM IST
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ...
Mamata Banerjee's Mega Opposition Rally in Kolkata: TMC Chief Attacks Modi Govt, Says Its Expiry Date is Over
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2019-01-19T05:51:02+00:00
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Mamata Banerjee Mega Rally: PM Narendra Modi Curses as He's Afraid of Mahagathbandhan, Says DMK Chief MK Stalin
India.com News Desk | January 19, 2019 2:20 PM IST
Kolkata: Dravida Munnetra Kazgham (DMK) chief MK Stalin made a scathing attack at Prime Minister Nar...
Mamata Banerjee Mega Rally: PM Narendra Modi Curses as He's Afraid of Mahagathbandhan, Says DMK Chief MK Stal
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