Lucknow, July 1 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav turned 52 years old today, for which many political leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, have sent their best wishes.

Born on July 1, 1973, in Saifai, Etawah, Akhilesh is the first child of former Chief Minister and SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. There is a festive atmosphere in Saifai and the party's state headquarters on his birthday.

A large number of party workers have started gathering at the party office. On this occasion, preparations have been made to organise a bhandara and blood donation camp.

Meanwhile, CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated Akhilesh on his birthday and posted on Instagram, "Hearty congratulations to former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav on his birthday."

Similarly, the former Chief Minister and BSP President wrote on Instagram, "Hearty congratulations to Samajwadi Party chief and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and currently MP Akhilesh Yadav on his birthday today and many best wishes for his happy and long life."

Expressing his gratitude to both the politicians, SP President Akhilesh Yadav posted from his social media account, “Heartiest thanks for your good wishes.”

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