Akhilesh believes in in-person interaction with general public. He entered mainstream politics at an early age of 27. He contested election and won from Kannauj constituency in 2000. In 2009 Lok Sabha elections Akhilesh won from two constituencies, Kannauj and Ferozabad. He decided to keep Kannauj and vacated Ferozabad seat for which his wife Dimple later fought for.
