Akhilesh Yadav, the President of the Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, hails from the influential Yadav family, which has played a significant role in Indian politics, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. Below is an overview of his family tree, highlighting key members and their political affiliations:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Akhilesh Yadav’s Immediate Family

  • Father: Mulayam Singh Yadav

    • Founder of the Samajwadi Party

    • Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

    • Former Union Defence Minister

    • Seven-time Member of Parliament 

  • Mother: Malti Devi

    • Passed away in 2003 

  • Stepmother: Sadhana Gupta

    • Mother of Prateek Yadav 

  • Wife: Dimple Yadav

    • Member of Parliament from Mainpuri

    • Former MP from Kannauj 

  • Children:

    • Aditi Yadav

    • Tina Yadav

    • Arjun Yadav 

  • Half-Brother: Prateek Yadav

    • Businessman

    • Married to Aparna Yadav, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2022 

🧓 Extended Family and Political Connections

Uncles and Their Families

  • Shivpal Singh Yadav (Mulayam's younger brother)

    • MLA from Jaswantnagar

    • Former Cabinet Minister in Uttar Pradesh

    • Father of Aditya Yadav, MP from Badaun 

  • Abhay Ram Yadav (Mulayam's brother)

    • Father of Dharmendra Yadav, MP from Azamgarh

    • Father of Sandhya Yadav, former Chairperson of Mainpuri Zila Panchayat 

  • Rajpal Singh Yadav (Mulayam's brother)

    • Father of Abhishek Yadav (Anshul), Chairman of Etawah Zila Panchayat 

Cousins and Their Roles

  • Ram Gopal Yadav (Mulayam's cousin)

    • Member of Rajya Sabha

    • Father of Akshay Yadav, MP from Firozabad 

  • Tej Pratap Singh Yadav (Mulayam's grand-nephew)

    • Former MP from Mainpuri

    • Married to Raj Lakshmi Yadav, daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav 

🗳️ Political Influence

The Yadav family has established a significant political presence, with multiple members holding or having held parliamentary and legislative positions. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, five members of the family, including Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav, Akshay Yadav, and Aditya Yadav, secured victories in their respective constituencies.

🧒 Early Life & Education

  • Born: July 1, 1973

  • Birthplace: Saifai village, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh

  • Parents: Mulayam Singh Yadav (founder of the Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh) and Malti Devi

  • Education:

    • Attended Sainik School in Dholpur, Rajasthan

    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mysore, Karnataka

    • Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia 

🏛️ Political Career

  • 2000: Elected to the 13th Lok Sabha from Kannauj constituency in a by-election

  • 2004 & 2009: Re-elected to the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha respectively

  • 2012: Appointed as the leader of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh on March 10

  • 2012: Sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 15

  • 2017: Resigned as Chief Minister after the SP's defeat in the state assembly elections

  • 2019: Elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Azamgarh constituency

  • 2022: Elected as a Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Karhal constituency; subsequently resigned from the Lok Sabha

  • 2024: Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Kannauj constituency 

👨‍👩‍👧 Personal Life

  • Spouse: Dimple Yadav, a politician and former Member of Parliament

  • Children: Three – two daughters, Aditi and Tina, and a son, Arjun

  • Interests: Akhilesh is an avid sports enthusiast, particularly fond of football and cricket. He also enjoys reading, listening to music, and watching films. 

🏆 Achievements & Initiatives

  • Infrastructure Development: During his tenure as Chief Minister, Akhilesh focused on modernizing infrastructure, including the development of expressways and metro projects.

  • Digital Governance: Introduced initiatives to digitize government processes, making them more transparent and accessible to the public.

  • Youth Engagement: Launched various programs aimed at youth empowerment and employment. 

Akhilesh Yadav continues to be a significant figure in Indian politics, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, where he leads the Samajwadi Party and represents the interests of various communities.

 

 

 

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