Discover the life and career of Dimple Yadav, a prominent Indian politician and Member of Parliament. This comprehensive biography explores her personal life, political journey, and significant contributions.
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Dimple Yadav was born on Sunday, 15 January 1978 (age 46 years; as of 2024) in Almora, Uttarakhand. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. She received her education in diverse locations, including Pune, Bathinda, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Army Public School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her B.Com from Lucknow University in 1998. Her upbringing in various locations and within an army family instilled discipline and a calm demeanor.
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5’5″ (approx.)
- Weight: 55 kg (approx.)
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
- Figure Measurements: 32-26-34
Family, Husband & Caste
Dimple Yadav hails from the Other Backward Caste (OBC). Her father, Colonel R C Rawat, is a retired Indian Army officer, and her mother, Champa Rawat, is a homemaker. She is married to Akhilesh Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and daughter-in-law to Mulayam Singh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party Supremo. The couple has three children: two daughters, Aditi and Tina, and a son, Arjun – Arjun and Tina being twins.
Their courtship began when Dimple was 17 and Akhilesh was 21, meeting through mutual friends. Despite initial family objections due to their different backgrounds, their perseverance led to their marriage in 1999.
Career
Initially uninterested in politics, Dimple Yadav’s career took an unexpected turn. After her marriage, she initially planned to focus on family and business. Her political journey began with her first electoral contest in 2009, which she unfortunately lost. A significant turning point came in 2012 when she won an unopposed by-election in Kannauj after Akhilesh Yadav vacated his seat to become Chief Minister.
This win marked a notable achievement – she became the 44th person nationally and the fourth person in Uttar Pradesh to win unopposed, and the first woman in Uttar Pradesh to achieve this feat. While she lost the 2019 General Elections, she demonstrated resilience, securing a victory in the 2022 Mainpuri Lok Sabha by-election with a substantial margin of over 2 lakh votes and again in 2024 with a margin of 221,639 votes.
Controversy
In 2007, Dimple Yadav was briefly implicated in a disproportionate assets case alongside her family. However, she successfully defended herself by demonstrating separate tax filings, leading to the dismissal of her involvement in the investigation.
Assets & Properties
Below is a summary of Dimple Yadav’s declared assets (as of a previous year):
| Asset Type | Value (INR) |
|---|---|
| Cash | 4.03 Lacs |
| Bank Deposits | 2.32 Crores |
| Jewellery | 59.76 Lacs |
| Agricultural Land | 50.40 Lacs |
| Commercial Building (Lucknow) | 4.08 Crores |
| Residential Building (Lucknow) | 4.71 Crores |
Net Worth
Her net worth was estimated at 37.78 Crores INR (as of 2019).
Facts
Dimple Yadav enjoys painting, reading, and horse riding. Her favorite politician is Ram Manohar Lohia. She’s known for her calm nature and is credited with mediating family disputes. She also counts Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar among her favorite actors. Notably, her security detail is composed entirely of women.
Her entry into politics, initially reluctant, was driven by a desire for broader social impact and a commitment to serving the community.
