Akhilesh Yadav
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017
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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.
He is the incumbent Member of Parliament for Kannauj in the 18th Lok Sabha. He is the parliamentary party leader of Samajwadi Party in 18th Lok Sabha. Earlier, he was an 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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'Haste haste jawab dunga': Akhilesh Yadav taunts over BJP presidency delay; Amit Shah responds - WatchIndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Are they not doing appeasement?' Akhilesh Yadav questions BJP's decision to distribute kits on EidIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Dictatorship or emergency?': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Police of stopping his convoy on EidAkhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, accused the UP Police of unnecessary barricading on Eid in Lucknow, deeming it as a sign of dictatorship and emergency by the Yogi government. Police forces have..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘fragrance vs foul smell’ remark sparks political row, BJP hits backSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP for focusing on cowsheds while emphasizing his party's efforts to build perfume parks. Yadav's remarks, accusing the BJP of preferring 'foul..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Akhilesh Yadav defends Ramjilal Suman's 'Rana Sanga traitor' remarkSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'1,000 Hindus still missing': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav makes big claim, attacks Centre & CM Yogi over Maha Kumbh arrangementsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to find nearly 1,000 missing Hindus. He also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Threat to my life and that of my family': Abu Azmi calls Maharashtra assembly suspension arbitrarySamajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi was suspended for the entire Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Azmi called the decision arbitrary, expressing concerns for his family's safety...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Hiding truth sign of guilt': Akhilesh Yadav's jab after PM Modi's Maha Kumbh postAkhilesh Yadav criticized PM Modi's Maha Kumbh post for not mentioning the victims of the January 29 stampede, implying that hiding the truth signifies guilt. PM Modi highlighted Maha Kumbh's unity and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ganga pollution row: Akhilesh Yadav claims Adityanath's 'pig' remark points to 'fight' between Delhi and LucknowAkhilesh Yadav accused BJP governments in UP and at the Centre of a spat, suggesting CM Yogi Adityanath's 'pig' comments targeted Delhi. He pointed out the contradiction between state and central..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Political opportunism in Maha Kumbh': SP's Akhilesh Yadav counters UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'vultures' jibe at oppositionSamajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's comments on the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths. Yadav emphasized the inappropriate nature of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'SP govt put non-sanatani in charge of Kumbh Mela': UP CM Yogi slams Akhilesh over Maha Kumbh remarkUP CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks on the Maha Kumbh and questioned the appointment of Azam Khan. Adityanath highlighted the successful organization of the Kumbh, involvement of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Is '21 million dollars' from US part of BJP's trillion-dollar narrative?': Akhilesh Yadav on Trump's remarkAkhilesh Yadav questions the BJP government's $5 trillion economy claim while hinting at foreign influence in India's governance. Simultaneously, Donald Trump alleges USAID funding to India to boost..IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shami' taunt at Yogi Adityanath: 'Has cricketer's name also been changed?'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath for mentioning cricketer Mohammed Shami's alleged holy dip at Maha Kumbh. Yadav's jab was a response to Adityanath's ongoing..IndiaTimes - Published |
'UP CM careless towards education': Akhilesh on Yogi's remark on UrduSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for the state's educational issues, pointing out the closure of 11 lakh primary schools, most in UP. SP leader Mata..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP govt failed to protect women's honour at Maha Kumbh': Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led UP government for failing to protect women's dignity during the Maha Kumbh and condemned the online sale of women's photos. He questioned the government's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gift sone ki zanjeer': Akhilesh's jibe at PM Modi's US visit amid deportation rowSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi's upcoming US visit following the deportation of over 100 Indian immigrants by the Trump administration. Yadav suggested gifting a..IndiaTimes - Published | Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Raj Sangam station to remain closed from Feb 9 to 14Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will be closed for passengers from February 9 to 14 due to the Maha Kumbh. Trains will continue to operate from nearby stations. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP..IndiaTimes - Published |
'EC is dead': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of rigging Milkipur bypollIndiaTimes - Published | 'Samajwadi Party presented funeral shroud for EC in Parliament', claims BJP's Sambit PatraBJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier..IndiaTimes - Published |
'RSS wants to erase history': Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav at DMK student wing protest against UGC draft rulesRahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav participated in a protest against the UGC draft rules, accusing the RSS of eradicating diverse histories and imposing their own ideology. They criticized the National..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Election Commission is dead, have to gift them white cloth': Akhilesh Yadav alleges electoral misconduct in Milkipur bypollsAkhilesh Yadav accused BJP of electoral misconduct in the Milkipur bypolls, alleging voter suppression and malpractice with police assistance. He criticized the Election Commission's inaction, while..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Supari against Sanatan': UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Kharge, Akhilesh of 'taking payoffs' over Maha Kumbh stampede remarksUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of conspiring against Sanatan Dharma amid allegations of underreporting Maha Kumbh stampede..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Engines colliding': Akhilesh Yadav's jibe at Uttar Pradesh government over Maha Kumbh stampedeSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the Maha Kumbh stampede, alleging fudging of casualty numbers. He called for an all-party meeting and demanded that..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Not a very big incident': BJP MP Hema Malini on Maha Kumbh stampedeBJP MP Hema Malini downplayed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, as exaggerated despite criticism of mismanagement from opposition leaders. SP MP Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi have..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Hindus have lost lives': Akhilesh Yadav says Maha Kumbh stampede issue more important than BudgetSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticized the handling of the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, stating it is more pressing than the Union Budget 2025. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Govt is hiding numbers': Akhilesh Yadav on Maha Kumbh stampede tollAkhilesh Yadav accuses the Uttar Pradesh government of hiding the true death toll from the Maha Kumbh stampede to avoid compensation payouts. The tragic incident resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Don't waste a single vote': In Akhilesh Yadav's call to elect AAP in Delhi, a subtle message for CongressSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav campaigned for AAP in the upcoming Delhi elections. He urged voters to support Arvind Kejriwal's party to defeat BJP. Akhilesh's support highlights a strategy..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Narrow thinking of BJP': Shehzad Poonawalla slammed over surname abuse at AAP's Rituraj Jha on TVSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla for allegedly abusing AAP MLA Rituraj Jha during a live show. They condemned the remarks as..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Might be that Akhilesh likes their excise policy': Sandeep Dikshit targets SP on extending support to AAPCongress leader Sandeep Dixit questions Akhilesh Yadav's support for AAP in the Delhi Assembly elections, suggesting it may be influenced by AAP's policies. Akhilesh stated that supporting AAP is..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP CM Yogi, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav extend birthday greetings to BSP supremo MayawatiUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and other BJP leaders extended heartfelt greetings to Bahujan Samaj Party..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Goal to defeat BJP': Akhilesh Yadav backs AAP over Congress for Delhi electionsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced support for Aam Aadmi Party over Congress in upcoming Delhi elections, emphasizing that regional parties strong against BJP should be backed. The decision..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi elections: AAP vs Congress gets bigger and bitter; BJP takes potshotsArvind Kejriwal accuses Congress and BJP of secretly collaborating as the battle for Delhi intensifies. While Kejriwal defends his governance, Rahul Gandhi criticizes AAP's unfulfilled promises. BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | 'INDIA bloc is strong but ... ': Congress leader Sachin Pilot amid clash with AAP in Delhi pollsCongress leader Sachin Pilot affirms the strength of the INDIA bloc, despite the Congress and AAP contesting against each other in Delhi elections. He acknowledges the alliance will adopt varied stands..IndiaTimes - Published |
'INDIA alliance is intact': Akhilesh Yadav reassures amid feud speculationsAmid speculation of internal discord within INDIA alliance, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav denies any rift, asserting the alliance's unity. Contrasting opinions emerge from within, with some..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Must be excavated': Akhilesh Yadav claims 'shivling' under UP CM's houseIn a press conference, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said there might be a Shivling at the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's residence, amid ongoing excavation in Sambhal district. This remark came..IndiaTimes - Published |
'People come to Kumbh on their own out of faith': Akhilesh Yadav criticises UP govt for inviting leaders to MahakumbhSamajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh for extending invitations to the top leaders of the country for the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'BJP is not a double engine government but...': Akhilesh Yadav takes a jibe at BJP-led government at Centre, in UPThe former Uttar Pradesh chief minister shared a post on his official social media account on 'X' with a news item on the Vande Bharat train incident: "Rasta bhatak gayi Vande Bharat' - jana tha Goa,..DNA - Published |
'Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime': Akhilesh's jibe at BJP govtSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, alleging a surge in crime after two bank robberies. One incident involved thieves breaking into lockers at the Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Is there any other word for them?': Akhilesh Yadav defends party MLA's 'BJP a Hindu terrorist organisation' remarkSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended Suresh Yadav's remark calling the BJP a "Hindu terrorist organization." Yadav justified the label, citing the BJP's alleged hate-mongering, fake..IndiaTimes - Published |
Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ignoring farmers' issues amid Sambhal excavationSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, claiming that the ruling party has focused on Sambhal because they want to distract the people..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dissolve govt today and hold elections': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's challenge to PM Modi on 'one nation, one election'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav challenged the "One Nation, One Election" proposal, urging immediate dissolution of all governments and nationwide elections if the government is serious...IndiaTimes - Published |
Priyanka's debut, Rajnath's critique, Akhilesh's attack: Lok Sabha debates Constitution; Top quotesIndia's Parliament commemorated the Constitution's 75th anniversary with a two-day debate. Rajnath Singh criticised Congress for allegedly undermining constitutional principles, while Priyanka Gandhi..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Secularism should be strengthened...': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of debate on ConstitutionAhead of the debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged that the inequality in the nation has increased because of the decisions of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Is Samajwadi Party quitting MVA in Maharashtra? It's one party neta vs otherSamajwadi Party leader Fakhrul Hasan Chaand stated that the national leadership, specifically Akhilesh Yadav, will determine the party's alliances. This follows Maharashtra SP chief Abu Asim Azmi's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Pre-planned conspiracy': Samajwadi Party blames BJP for Sambhal violence in coordinated Parliament attackSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the UP government of orchestrating violence in Sambhal to divert attention from police actions during bypolls. He claimed that tensions arose after police..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sambhal violence: LoP Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and others stage walkout in Lok SabhaSome of the Congress members also rose to their feet and the Leader of the Opposition in the House Rahul Gandhi came to the isle in support of the protest. While the protest was on, Parliamentary..DNA - Published | 15-member SP delegation stopped from visiting Sambhal amidst violencePolice were deployed at Samajwadi Party leader Mata Prasad Pandey's residence on Saturday to prevent a 15-member delegation from visiting violence-hit Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh. Sambhal..IndiaTimes - Published |
Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP 'induced' Sambhal riots to deviate from EVMs issueSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav linked the Sambhal clashes to the BJP's alleged manipulation of EVMs. Yadav criticized the UP government's release of rioter photos. He demanded a forensic..IndiaTimes - Published | Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav slam BJP over Sambhal violence, blame govtTensions flared in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, following a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, leading to clashes and police firing. Opposition parties accused the BJP government of inciting communal unrest..IndiaTimes - Published |
