Akhilesh's day out on campaign trail

Election is a busy time for politicians. And if you are the chief minister of a state, like Akhilesh Yadav, it is an added responsibility. The 43-year-old waves and looks at his mobile phone simultaneously as he heads back from a public rally in Shikohabad in the district of Firozabad. (AFP photo)

Politicians prefer the air route to reach rally venues which are often at remote areas of a state. And Akhikesh Yadav is no different. In this picture, he is seen boarding a helicopter after addressing an election rally in Meerut. (AFP photo)

Maintaining a balance between electoral work and his chief ministerial duties, Akhilesh often speaks at the phone during his election stopovers. (AFP photo)

Supporters of Akhilesh Yadav wave and shout slogans during a public rally in Shikohabad in the district of Firozabad ahead of a rally. (AFP photo)

Akhilesh Yadav arrives for a rally in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The polling will be held in the state in seven phases beginning February 11. (AFP photo)

Akhilesh Yadav eats his lunch inside an aircraft as he flies between election campaign venues in Uttar Pradesh. Due to hectic schedule, Akhilesh prefers home-cooked food to stay healthy. (AFP photo)

After a bitter family feud, Akhilesh Yadav has taken control of the Samajwadi Party. And in his rallies, he has been listing his government's achievements, asking people to give him another chance. (AFP photo)

Akhilesh adjusts his cap during a election rally in Agra where he held a joint roadshow with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. (AFP photo)

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav hold discussion with a candidate prior to a joint election rally in Agra. Both Samajwadi Party and Congress have formed an alliance for UP polls against BJP and BSP. (AFP photo)

A supporter of Congress and Samajwadi Party waves party flags during an election rally by Rahul Gandhi in Ghaziabad. (AFP photo)

Akhilesh Yadav walks inside his personal residence in Lucknow after a long day of campaigning and thinking about his next plans. (AFP photo)

Akhilesh Yadav poses in front of his children's bicycles in his home in Lucknow. he has been embroiled in a bitter family feud for the control of Samajwadi Party as well as its election symbol, the bicycle. After months-long fight with his uncle Shivpal Yadav, Akhilesh finally emerged victorious. (AFP photo)

Akhilesh Yadav shares a light moment with his wife Dimple Yadav, MP from Kannauj, at his residence in Lucknow. (AFP photo)