Akhilesh Yadav
20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
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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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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 | Sambhal violence: Giriraj Singh blames opposition for trying 'to burn nation'; NSA invoked against rioters - top developmentsViolence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. A mob clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and lathi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Orchestrated by government': Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sambhal violenceSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of orchestrating violence in Sambhal to distract from election irregularities. The violence erupted during a court-ordered..IndiaTimes - Published | UP bypolls: EC takes action against policemen violating guidelines after Akhilesh Yadav flags misconductThe SP leader also warned that corrupt police and administrative officials would face legal consequences based on video evidence. "Go without fear and exercise your right to vote!" he urged.DNA - Published |
UP bypolls: Akhilesh Yadav says UP cop with gun blocked locals from voting, shares videoIndiaTimes - Published | 'CM doesn't see mirror before leaving house': Akhilesh Yadav hits back Yogi AdityanathSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for labeling SP members as criminals. Yadav argued that the SP has consistently supported the police,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'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 |
