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Akshay Yadav
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Akshay Yadav

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Samajwadi Party (SP)
Member of Parliament, Firozabad Constituency
Uttar Pradesh
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Akshay Yadav is a prominent Indian politician and seasoned legislative organizer serving as the Member of Parliament for the Firozabad Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Representing the Samajwadi Party (SP), he successfully reclaimed his seat with a significant mandate in the 2024 general elections.
  • He has represented Firozabad across multiple terms since 2014 and is a key member of the influential Yadav political family.
  • His primary legislative focus centers on glass-industry artisanal export links, urban transport connectivity corridors, and youth tech skill labs.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, Firozabad Glass Artisan Association Logs

About Akshay Yadav

Akshay Yadav’s public career reflects a robust blending of intense district organization, youth economic mobilization, and high-stakes legislative execution across western Uttar Pradesh. Born on 25 November 1986 in Etawah, he is the son of senior statesman and Rajya Sabha MP Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav. He completed his graduation and post-graduation in business administration before entering active public service, building a robust grassroots village-level network. Winning his debut parliamentary campaign from Firozabad in 2014, he quickly established a reputation as a vocal, sharp defender of small-scale industrial labor and agrarian rights inside the Lok Sabha. Successfully retaining his regional prominence via the 2024 general elections, his national focus highlights establishing direct digital export link cooperatives for traditional glass artisans, expanding green transport loops, and upscaling technical educational blocks.

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Education

2002
Secondary Schooling from regional local high school
2004
Higher Secondary Certificate from CBSE Board
2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from regional institute
2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Amity University

Political Journey

2012
Appointed Member of Samajwadi Party State Youth Core Board
2014
Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Firozabad constituency (Debut Term)
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Firozabad under the SP banner

Positions Held

  • 2014 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Multiple Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Firozabad 2014 Won 512504 48.15% 1,14,012
Lok Sabha Firozabad 2024 Won 582410 44.57% 92,191

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 3.95 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 1.65 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.30 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ Nil
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Firozabad Glass Industry Export Hubs: Establishing direct digital export link cooperatives and raw material financial credit lines for traditional glass and bangle artisans
  • Firozabad Transport Connectivity: Fast-tracking administrative clearances and central transport allocations to build modern overpasses around industrial blocks
  • Youth Tech Skill Incubators: Spearheading the establishment of state-funded digital software and coding skill hubs for regional technical graduates
  • District Hospital ICU Wings: Driving central health funding to install advanced diagnostic machinery and neo-natal intensive blocks in municipal hospitals

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Akshay Yadav?

Akshay Yadav is an Indian politician representing the Firozabad Lok Sabha constituency in the Parliament.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Samajwadi Party (SP).

Who is his notable father?

He is the son of senior statesman and prominent parliamentarian Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav, inheriting a powerful political legacy.

What major local handicraft industry does he actively advocate for?

He actively champions direct raw material subsidies and modern digital export linkages for Firozabad's world-famous traditional glass and bangle-making artisans.

What is his educational background?

He completed his postgraduate management training, holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.