Akhilesh Yadav
20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (born 1973)
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Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician and national president of the Samajwadi Party who served as the 20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Having assumed the chief minister's office on 15 March 2012 at the age of 38, he is the youngest person to have held the office till date.
Yadav is the incumbent Member of Parliament for Kannauj in the 18th Lok Sabha and the parliamentary party leader of Samajwadi Party in 18th Lok Sabha. A son of veteran Indian politician, Mulayam Singh Yadav, he was elected as the Member of the 13th Lok Sabha in the year 2000 ( by-poll) for the Kannauj constituency. He was elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly for Karhal in the 18th Vidhan Sabha, before resigning and has also been the Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from March 2022 to June 2024.
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'Muslim League divided society now Samajwadi Party doing the same': UP CM Yogi Adityanath's big attack against Akhilesh YadavDuring a rally in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath compared the Samajwadi Party to the Muslim League, accusing both of dividing society along religious lines. He also criticized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Akhilesh ji ka fear hai, BJP ka ant near hai': Posters with several slogans seen in UP's AmethiAhead of Uttar Pradesh assembly by-polls, Samajwadi Party leaders displayed posters in Amethi, criticizing the BJP and praising Akhilesh Yadav. The posters featured slogans like "There is fear of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SP a production house of rioters & criminals, Akhilesh the CEO: UP CM Yogi AdityanathDuring a rally in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a verbal assault on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing them of harboring criminals and mafia figures. He alleged that the SP's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UP CM Yogi Adityanath targets Akhilesh, says women panic at sight of SP menDuring rallies in Moradabad and Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath strongly criticized the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of protecting criminals and failing to ensure women's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'They will also finish....': Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over 'one nation, one election'Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also opposed the Centre's move claiming that the Government wanted regional parties to stop existing.DNA - Published | |
'Stopped taking calls': Mayawati & Akhilesh blame each other for BSP-SP splitBSP's Mayawati and SP's Akhilesh Yadav engage in a blame game over their dissolved alliance. Mayawati alleges that Akhilesh ceased communication, while he counters that he was left uninformed about her..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Uttar Pradesh: Mayawati questions Akhilesh Yadav's explanation on alliance break-up in 2019BSP chief Mayawati has disputed Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's account of their 2019 alliance breakdown. She disclosed that Yadav ceased communication with BSP leaders following a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak attacks Samajawadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his 'fake encounter' allegationsUttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak refuted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's accusations that the BJP government has made Uttar Pradesh the 'capital of fake encounters'. Pathak..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Pick someone first, then ... ': Akhilesh Yadav cites 'pattern of encounters' under BJP ruleSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of orchestrating fake police encounters, alleging a systematic pattern involving fabricated stories and media manipulation. He criticized the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Those who lack love in...': Akhilesh Yadav on Yogi Adityanath's 'red caps' jibeAkhilesh Yadav delved into the issue of colours and their significance at length in a post on X, and said those who lack love, union and harmony in their lives often have ill-will towards the colour..DNA - Published | 'Bharatiya Zameen Party...': Akhilesh Yadav hits out at centre over introduction of Waqf Bill in LSSamajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday took a dig at the central government over the introduction of the Waqf Act Amendment Act.DNA - Published |
'Only DNA tests on those accused can...': Akhilesh Yadav demands DNA test of accused in Ayodhya rape caseA 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Ayodhya by two men, including a member of the Samajwadi Party.DNA - Published | 'Monsoon offer: 100 lao, Sarkaar banao!': Akhilesh Yadav amid turmoil in UP BJPThe internal discord within the BJP surfaced during a recent state executive committee meeting.DNA - Published |
Hathras stampede: Key accused, 2 others held; cops probe 'political' link to funding of godman's events; Akhilesh, Mayawati slam Yogi govtDevprakash Madhukar, arrested in Najafgarh with a Rs 1 lakh bounty, is the main accused in the Hathras stampede tied to Bhole Baba events, with political connections under inspection. Akhilesh Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | 'UP government hiding its failure regarding Hathras stampede,' says SP chief Akhilesh YadavIndiaTimes - Published |
Arrest BJP ally's UP MLA for leak: Akhilesh YadavIndiaTimes - Published | Expect opposition voice won't be crushed: Akhilesh Yadav's appeal to Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaIndiaTimes - Published |
Constitution in hand, Rahul, Akhilesh and others make a pointIndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs wave Constitution copies while PM Modi takes oath in ParliamentCongress leader Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool leader Kalyan Banerjee, and Samajwadi Party leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad were seated in the first row in the opposition benches.DNA - Published |
MP Akhilesh Yadav quits Karhal assembly seatSamajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav formally resigned from Karhal assembly seat to retain Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday. Newly elected MP from Ayodhya, Awadhesh Prasad, who..IndiaTimes - Published | How Akhilesh Yadav's PDA pitch trumped BJP's Ram Mandir narrativeIndiaTimes - Published |
SP win mirrors Akhilesh’s PDA pitch: 86% MPs are OBCs, Dalits, MuslimsSamajwadi Party, led by Akhilesh Yadav, focuses on PDA narrative with diverse MPs in Uttar Pradesh, including prominent figures like Azam Khan and ST Hasan. SP’s 37 MPs includes 20 from OBC, eight..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha election results 2024: Akhilesh Yadav hails 'intelligent voters' of UP for victory of INDIA bloc, PDASP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the success of the INDIA bloc in Uttar Pradesh is the victory of the backward classes, Dalits and minorities, and attributed it to the PDA strategy and efforts..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Election Results: BJP's Dinesh Lal Yadav loses Azamgarh seat to SP's Dharmendra YadavIn the 2019 general elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defeated Nirahua in the seat by a margin of 2,59,874 votes.DNA - Published | Lok Sabha election results 2024: In INDIA bloc's Uttar Pradesh upset, Priyanka Gandhi is the real winnerUttar Pradesh has proved to be one of the best political thrillers on the result day of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The 'UP ke ladke' Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav gave a tough challenge to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Election 2024: The biggest winners including Chandrababu Naidu, Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi and more..Here are some of the biggest winners and losers of the 2024 Lok Sabha General Election and the Assembly Elections that were simultaneously held:IndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't get misled by BJP': Akhilesh Yadav alerts party workers before final phase of pollingIn an apparent jab at the BJP, Yadav urged his party members to avoid being "misled by BJP" by bringing up the Chandigarh mayoral election scandal. Yadav also accused BJP of having plans to get "their..IndiaTimes - Published |
'SP bowed down to mafia, Modi watchman of rights of deprived'PM Modi criticized Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav for giving tickets to mafia members like Afzal Ansari, brother of Mukhtar Ansari, during an election rally in Ghazipur.IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh Yadav mocks BJP over its '400 paar' slogan, says it will yearn to win even 140 seatsIndiaTimes - Published |
SP, Cong allege INDIA bloc's Ambedkar Nagar candidate put under house arrestAllegations of house arrest on SP candidate Lalji Verma in Ambedkar Nagar elections spark controversy as Congress and Samajwadi Party accuse BJP of election interference. SP leader calls for fair..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Election is about protecting Constitution,' says Akhilesh YadavIndiaTimes - Published |
'Flop film of Do Shehzade' vs 'new film on June 4': PM Modi takes a dig, Akhilesh Yadav hits backIndiaTimes - Published | Country will see new film to be released on June 4: Akhilesh YadavSP president Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in the opposition alliance's victory in ongoing polls. He accused BSP of aiding BJP and highlighted the upcoming film release on June 4.IndiaTimes - Published |
'I request BSP to help INDIA bloc save...': SP chief Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh Yadav urges BSP to assist INDIA bloc to protect Constitution, aiming for government formation. Accuses BSP of aiding BJP, warns voting for BSP is wasting votes. SP and BSP history of alliance..IndiaTimes - Published | Public support for INDIA bloc similar to Janata Party wave of 1977: Digvijaya SinghDigvijaya Singh claimed massive public support for the INDIA bloc, comparable to the 1977 wave. He demanded Election Commission action on PM Modi's alleged model code of conduct violations. Singh..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav leave UP rally hastily amid stampede-like situationIndiaTimes - Published | ‘Free ration no solution, BJP failed to give jobs, control inflation’RK Chaudhary praises Kanshi Ram, backs Akhilesh Yadav's PDA for Dalit empowerment. Foresees Akhilesh as PM. Disappointed with Mayawati and Bhim Army chief. Believes Akhilesh will lead the nation with..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Cylinder people’ have surrendered, Akhilesh Yadav takes a jibe at Smriti IraniIndiaTimes - Published | Constitution, people's lives in danger: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJPIndiaTimes - Published |
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Stage set for phase 4 polling in 96 Lok Sabha seats in 10 states/UT; 175 assembly seats in Andhra PradeshThe Lok Sabha elections 2024 fourth phase covers 96 seats in 10 states, with prominent candidates like Akhilesh Yadav and Shambhavi Choudhary. Tight races are anticipated in UP. Youngest candidate..IndiaTimes - Published | 'PDA has been betrayed...' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP-led governmentIndiaTimes - Published |
Kannauj: SP's Akhilesh Yadav strives to reclaim his family legacy as BJP's Subrat Pathak tries to repeat his 2019 winKannauj, a Samajwadi Party stronghold, witnesses a fierce electoral battle between SP's Akhilesh Yadav and BJP's Subrat Pathak. BJP alleges SP's involvement with anti-social elements. Akhilesh Yadav..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: From Akhilesh Yadav to Asaduddin Owaisi, list of key candidates in Phase 4With three phases already completed, the results of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be announced on June 4DNA - Published |
Lok Sabha elections: Phase 4 campaign for 96 seats in 10 states ends amid heatwave conditionsAmong the notable contestants in this round are Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj), NCP’s Omar Abdullah (Srinagar), Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai) and Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur),..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha elections 2024: Campaigning ends for crucial fourth phase, Akhilesh Yadav and Mahua Moitra in frayPM Modi focuses on attacking Congress during the Lok Sabha elections, while key constituencies like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra are in the spotlight. Supreme Court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal..IndiaTimes - Published |
