Who Is Aparna Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav's Sister-in-Law and New State Women's Commission Vice Chairperson?

Aparna Yadav, the sister-in-law of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, has been appointed as the vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission by the state government. This recent development has thrust Yadav into the spotlight, raising questions about her political aspirations and the potential impact on the Samajwadi Party.

Who is Aparna Yadav?

Aparna Yadav is the younger daughter-in-law of Samajwadi Party founder and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. She is married to Prateek Yadav, who is the step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav.

Yadav's political journey began in 2017 when she contested the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket from the Lucknow Cantt constituency. However, she lost to BJP candidate Rita Bahuguna Joshi. In a surprising move in January 2022, Aparna Yadav joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), despite her family's long-standing association with the Samajwadi Party.

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Aparna Yadav's Appointment as Vice-Chairperson

Governor Anandiben Patel has appointed Aparna Yadav and Charu Chaudhary as vice-chairpersons of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission for one year or until the state government's decision, whichever comes first. This appointment comes after Babita Chauhan was nominated as the chairperson of the commission.

Yadav's appointment is seen by some as a strategic move by the BJP, potentially intensifying challenges for the Samajwadi Party. Her candid views on political issues and advocacy for women's rights have garnered significant attention in the past.

The newly established Women's Commission has announced its roster of 25 members, representing a wide range of regions across Uttar Pradesh. The members include individuals from various districts such as Lucknow, Meerut, Kanpur, Bijnor, Ballia, Jhansi, Kheri, Aligarh, Mirzapur, Jaunpur, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Rampur, Lalitpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Kaushambi, Kasganj, and Saharanpur.

This diverse membership reflects the commission's aim to address and advocate for women's issues throughout the state, with representatives from different backgrounds and regions.

Aparna Yadav's appointment as the vice-chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women's Commission has generated significant interest and speculation about her political future. As a member of the Samajwadi Party's extended family who has now joined the BJP, her role in the commission will be closely watched by political observers.

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