Hyderabad, July 4 -- Akhilesh Yadav's political journey reveals a tantalising tension between inherited legacy and earned leadership. Mulayam Singh Yadav laid the foundation of the Samajwadi movement in UP. It is Akhilesh who redefines it and makes it fully alive to the expectations of the 21st century.

His evolution from a product of a well-entrenched dynasty to an assertive and visionary leader suggests that authentic leadership isn't about escaping a legacy-it's all about transforming it. In the vast political landscape of India, legacy is often both a blessing and a burden. Once seen merely as the heir to a powerful dynasty, Akhilesh has steadily carved his own identity, navigating the complex terrain of caste, coalition, and change....