Akhilesh Yadav
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Akhilesh Yadav alleges SP votes were 'deliberately' deleted in 2022 UP polls; BJP ally hits back
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 27, 2026, 07:12 PM ISTSpeaking to reporters at party headquarters in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that votes of his party's supporters were 'deliberately' deleted by officials during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
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UP polls 2027: Akhilesh's 'winnability' pitch triggers seat-sharing friction between Congress, SP
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 26, 2026, 04:40 PM ISTAddressing a public gathering in Raebareli on Thursday, Akhilesh Yadav confirmed the Samajwadi Party and the Congress would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections in an alliance, but pointed out that the seat-sharing formula will be derived by 'winnability'.
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Akhilesh Yadav kicks off SP's PDA Rath Yatra campaign for 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 24, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTThe high-profile tour aboard the 'PDA Rath' is seen as part of the Samajwadi Party's broader campaign across central Uttar Pradesh, focusing on its backward, Dalit, and minority (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) coalition ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
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Akhilesh says SP to work to 'reduce BJP's vote by 27,000' in every seat; ruling party hits back
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 20, 2026, 04:10 PM ISTAddressing an event in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said the Samajwadi Party will work to reduce BJP's vote by 27,000 in each assembly constituency. However, the BJP has hit back at him and said his party has panicked.
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From 'P' for 'Pichhda' to 'Pandits': Decoding Akhilesh Yadav's Brahmin outreach for 2027 UP polls
Explainers | Sep 07, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTIt was not as though Akhilesh replacing the 'P' in 'PDA' from 'Pichhda' to 'Pandits' was an out-of-place move; rather, it was a calculated political step. In UP's electoral politics, there is a longstanding belief that Brahmins can play a decisive role in determining which party forms government.
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OP Rajbhar mocks Akhilesh Yadav's PDA slogan, says 'P for 2017, D for 2022, A for 2027 defeat'
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 03, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTRajbhar has frequently claimed that the PDA alignment has major internal rifts, previously joking that the letters stood for "Party of Dimple and Akhilesh" or mockingly reinterpreting the acronym as "Peet Dega Ahir".
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Akhilesh Yadav’s first reaction on new trustees, CEO of Ram Temple Trust: 'Huge responsibility'
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 07:04 PM IST“There is a challenge before Trust because devotion ranks higher than credibility. BJP dealt a massive blow to devotion. So, it will be a huge responsibility for whoever is appointed," Akhilesh Yadav said.
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Women-centric schemes become new political battleground as CM Yogi and Akhilesh face off in UP
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 26, 2026, 11:16 PM ISTYogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav have locked horns over women-centric schemes and promises in Uttar Pradesh. While CM Yogi has announced free bus travel for women, Akhilesh has promised an annual Rs 40,000 pension, laptops for Class 12 pass girls and a separate ambulance service for women.
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'People will wipe out Samajwadi Party permanently in next UP assembly polls': CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 23, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party and its chief Akhilesh Yadav. Speaking at an event in Lucknow, CM Yogi claimed that the people of the state would "wipe out" the Samajwadi Party forever in the next assembly elections.
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Akhilesh Yadav says he hasn't got bulletproof jacket yet: 'Even if I get one, I'll not wear it'
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 22, 2026, 04:16 PM ISTThe statement fro Akhilesh Yadav comes as the Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to provide bulletproof jackets to 44 leaders, including Akhilesh and BSP supremo Mayawati. The security headquarters has purchased the bulletproof jackets at a cost of approximately Rs 10 lakh.
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'Mandir ka maan kyu giraya?': Akhilesh Yadav's poetic jibe at BJP over Ram Temple theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 16, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTSamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has constantly raised the issue of Ram Temple theft case and corned the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over it. On Sunday, he took a 'poetic jibe' at the BJP, saying the saffron party is using money to win the 2027 assembly elections.
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OPINION | UP: Yogi two steps ahead of Akhilesh
India | Aug 15, 2026, 05:45 PM ISTUP CM Yogi Adityanath said Yogi had there been a leader of Narendra Modi’s mettle during 1947, India would not have been partitioned and lives of lakhs of Indians could have been saved.
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Rs 50,000 aid for women before UP polls? Yogi govt weighs major scheme as Akhilesh attacks BJP
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 13, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the BJP over its reported promise to give Rs 20,000 to women in Uttar Pradesh, calling it an election "jumla". He alleged that women were owed Rs 5 lakh over 10 years and said the SP would begin with Rs 40,000 and increase the amount every year.
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'Changing colours like a chameleon': BJP, BSP slam Akhilesh's Brahmin outreach for 2027 UP polls
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 08, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTEarlier this week, Akhilesh Yadav made an attempt to reach out to the Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh and said the 'P' in 'PDA' stands for Pandits. However, the BJP and the BSP have criticised the former chief minister, accusing his party of changing colours like a chameleon.
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'Vaiko a passionate leader who fought for Tamilians': Akhilesh's English speech goes viral | WATCH
India | Aug 06, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTSpeaking at an event in New Delhi in English, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav hailed MDMK founder Vaiko and said the former Rajya Sabha member is a passionate leader, who raised the voices of Tamilians strongly in the Parliament.
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Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says 'PD in PDA stands for Pandit'
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 05, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTPDA is a term coined by Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav during the 2022 assembly elections, representing Picchda (backwards), Dalits, and Alpsankhyak (minorities).
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Speed News: Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre, says 'Pradhan' dropped to shield PM
Originals | Jul 28, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTAkhilesh Yadav slams Centre over Paper Leak, says 'Pradhan' dropped to shield PM. Gaurav Gogoi Questions BJP says 21 Students Died, Yet Pradhan Was Celebrated. 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami advisory issued after nationwide tremors. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Owaisi seeks alliance with Samajwadi Party for UP polls; Akhilesh's party says tie-up 'difficult'
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 26, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTFor a second time in 10 days, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has reached out to Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party for a tie-up for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. However, the latter has said an alliance at present is unlikely.
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Alam Badi Azmi, five-time SP MLA, dies at 90; Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 23, 2026, 08:55 AM ISTFive-time Samajwadi Party MLA Alam Badi Azmi passed away during treatment in Lucknow. The veteran Azamgarh leader, known for his honesty, simplicity and grassroots politics, was mourned by Akhilesh Yadav and leaders across political parties.
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Akhilesh Yadav's heated exchange with KC Venugopal: 'Don't need to learn politics from you'
India | Jul 22, 2026, 07:35 PM ISTDuring a discussion in the Lok Sabha over the NEET paper leak, Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the Centre and Speaker Om Birla, claiming that he is not being allowed to speak in the house.