Who Is Akhilesh Yadav? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on July 1, 1973, Akhilesh Yadav is currently 51 years old. He is a member of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and is known for his progressive approach towards governance and technology in politics. For more detailed information, you can visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Politician |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 1, 1973 |
| Age | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | Saifai, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Akhilesh Yadav's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Akhilesh Yadav is approximately 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs around 70 kg (154 lbs). His well-maintained physique exemplifies his active lifestyle, which includes various physical activities and sports.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Akhilesh Yadav is married to Dimple Yadav, who is also involved in politics and actively supports his endeavors. The couple has three children: Aditi Yadav, Prateek Yadav, and Tanu Yadav. Akhilesh hails from a political family, being the son of former Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, which has influenced both his personal and political life.
Since Yadav became chief minister, his family was divided into two feuding groups, one siding with him and the other with his uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav.
Akhilesh had the support of his father's cousin, Ram Gopal Yadav, while Shivpal later went on to make his own political party, the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia), which ahead of 2022 elections again merged with Samajwadi Party, with Shivpal being elected as an MLA on a Samajwadi Party ticket.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Akhilesh Yadav's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million - $5 million. His wealth is derived from his political career, business ventures, and investments. While specific salary figures can vary annually, he receives a substantial amount as a leader in the Samajwadi Party.
Career, Business, and Investments
Akhilesh Yadav's political career began in his youth, and he has held various leadership roles within the Samajwadi Party. He was elected as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh at the young age of 38. Under his governance, he focused on infrastructure and education reforms. Yadav is also known for promoting technology in administration, including digital governance initiatives.
Beyond politics, he has various investments in real estate and other sectors, diversifying his income sources and ensuring financial stability.
His first significant success in politics was being elected as the Member of the 13th Lok Sabha in the year 2000 ( by-poll) for the Kannauj constituency. He is the son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, a veteran Indian politician and the founder of Samajwadi Party who served as Minister of Defence, Government of India and served three terms as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
Social Network
Akhilesh Yadav actively engages with the public through social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. His online presence is substantial, where he shares updates about his political activities, governance reforms, and personal insights, engaging with his constituents and supporters.
Yadav was sworn in as the 20th Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on 15 March 2012, aged 38, winning 224 seats in the March 2012 assembly elections. During his tenure, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the most modern and longest expressway in India, was completed and inaugurated.
Yadav also launched the "UP100 Police Service", "Women Power Line 1090" and "108 Ambulance Service". Infrastructural accomplishments of his government include projects like the Lucknow Metro Rail, Lucknow International Ekana Cricket Stadium, Janeshwar Mishra Park (Asia's largest park), Jayaprakash Narayan International Convection Center, IT city.
Education
Akhilesh Yadav holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the Sydney University of Technology in Australia. His educational background has played a pivotal role in his approach towards sustainable development and infrastructure improvement in Uttar Pradesh.
He completed his early education in a local school in Saifai and then one in Etawah town. He was schooled at Dholpur Military School in Dholpur, Rajasthan, then obtained his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Akhilesh Yadav also holds a master's degree in environmental engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia.
