A local strongman, Akhilesh Singh was known for his bold statements. He was elected from Rae Bareli (Sadar) on a Congress ticket once, Peace Party ticket once and as an independent candidate several times. Lucknow: Five-time MLA and the “Robin Hood of Rae Bareli” Akhilesh Singh died at the SGPGI Hospital in Lucknow early on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. His last rites will be performed at his ancestral home in the Lalupur village of Rae Bareli. A local strongman, who had the image of Robin Hood, Akhilesh SinghRead More