Akhilesh Yadav

ModernPoliticianIndia1973 — ?

Young UP CM, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav.

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Quick Facts

Born

1973

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)52

Political (20%)51

Influence (20%)64

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score59.0

Akhilesh Yadav — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Became Chief Minister of Uttar PradeshPolitical Action◆ Major

Akhilesh Yadav was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh at the age of 38, leading the Samajwadi Party to a decisive victory. He became the youngest CM of the state, promising development and good governance.

Chief MinisterUttar PradeshSamajwadi Party

Impact: regionalconstructive

2014 AD

Launched the Lucknow Metro projectReform◆ Major

Yadav initiated the Lucknow Metro Rail project, a major urban infrastructure development. The project aimed to improve public transportation in the state capital and was completed in phases, becoming a key achievement of his tenure.

InfrastructureLucknow MetroUttar Pradesh

Impact: regionalconstructive

2016 AD

Samajwadi Party internal feud and splitPolitical Action◆ Major

A power struggle between Akhilesh Yadav and his father Mulayam Singh Yadav led to a split in the Samajwadi Party. Akhilesh emerged as the leader, but the infighting weakened the party ahead of the 2017 Uttar Pradesh elections.

Party SplitSamajwadi PartyFamily Feud

Impact: regionaldestructive

2017 AD

Defeat in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh electionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Yadav's Samajwadi Party suffered a heavy defeat in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, winning only 47 seats. The BJP won a landslide victory under Yogi Adityanath, ending Yadav's tenure as CM.

Election DefeatUttar PradeshBJP

Impact: regionaltragic

2019 AD

Formation of the Samajwadi Party-BSP alliancePolitical Action

Yadav forged an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party for the 2019 general elections to counter the BJP. The alliance won 15 seats in Uttar Pradesh, but fell short of expectations and later dissolved.

AllianceSamajwadi PartyBSP

Impact: regionalconstructive