Azam Khan, a prominent leader of the Samajwadi Party, expressed gratitude to his supporters upon his release from Sitapur Jail after nearly two years behind bars.
Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 23 (ANI) — Azam Khan, a prominent leader of the Samajwadi Party, walked out of Sitapur Jail on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after spending nearly two years incarcerated.
As he emerged from the facility, Khan expressed heartfelt gratitude to his supporters, stating, “Thanks to everyone. My blessings to all who supported me.”
Khan’s imprisonment stemmed from his involvement in the Quality Bar land encroachment case. He was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court in May of this year, paving the way for his release.
In response to speculation regarding a potential alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Khan clarified, “This can be explained only by those who are making the speculations. I did not meet anyone in jail. I was not allowed to make a phone call. So, I have been completely out of touch for five years.”
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav welcomed Khan’s release, promising to withdraw all “false” cases against him if the party regains power in Uttar Pradesh.
Shivpal Singh Yadav, an SP MLA who was present to receive Khan, criticized the Yogi Adityanath government, alleging that Khan had been “framed” in false cases. He welcomed the court’s decision to grant bail, stating, “Azam Khan was framed by the government in false cases. However, the court has granted him bail and has provided relief to him in cases. I welcome this decision. I welcome the Supreme Court and the High Court. Many false cases were filed against him. The Samajwadi Party stands beside him.”
Earlier, the Allahabad High Court had granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan in the Quality Bar land case. Khan’s advocate, Mohammad Khalid, indicated that with this bail, there were no pending cases that would keep him in jail, suggesting that his release was imminent.
Khalid stated, “So, there’s no pending case that would keep him in jail. As of today, bail has been granted in all the cases. This process may take two to three days. As of now, there are no other pending cases.”
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