LUCKNOW, July 1 -- Samajwadi Party workers celebrated the 52nd birthday of party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday with blood donation camps, community feasts, and social outreach programmes across Uttar Pradesh.

The day also saw politicians cutting across party lines, including chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, and BSP chief Mayawati, extend birthday wishes to Akhilesh Yadav.

From his handle on X, CM Yogi Adityanath posted: "Hearty Congratulations to former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Akhilesh Yadav ji on his birthday."

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak uniquely wished Akhilesh Yadav, posting a birthday greeting in Sanskrit on Facebook: "Sudinam Shudinam Janamdinam Tava," which translates to "Best...