Mulayam and Akhilesh A supportive father, Mulayam Singh has extended his encouragement to his young one, Akhilesh who has recently taken the charge of Mulayam's party and chief ministership of Uttar Pradesh state. Akhilesh, born to Mulayam and Malti Devi, is the only child and was given the best of education for which he was sent to Australia to pursue his higher education.