Jail Superintendent Suresh Kumar Singh confirmed Khan’s release, stating, “We have received the release order for Azam Khan. The process for his release is currently underway.”
File photo of SP leader Azam Khan.
Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan is set to be released from Sitapur Jail on Tuesday morning at 7 am after spending nearly 23 months in judicial custody. Sources confirmed that the jail administration has received the official release order, and all necessary formalities have been completed.
Khan’s anticipated release has created a stir in political circles across Uttar Pradesh. His supporters are preparing a grand welcome outside the jail, while political rivals are maintaining a cautious silence. Authorities have deployed tight security to ensure law and order during the high-profile event.
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Jail Superintendent Suresh Kumar Singh confirmed Khan’s release, stating, “We have received the release order for Azam Khan. The process for his release is currently underway.”
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Convicted in multiple cases, Azam Khan has now completed all legal procedures required for his release, with only final jail formalities pending. His return to public life is being viewed as a potential game-changer in Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape.
Adding to the intrigue, speculation is rife about Khan’s next political mov. Rumours suggest a possible departure from the SP, with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) emerging as a potential destination. Fueling these speculations, BSP’s lone MLA and close confidant of party chief Mayawati, Uma Shankar Singh, publicly invited Khan to join the BSP, while clarifying that the final decision would rest with Mayawati.
Khan’s return is expected to influence the state’s political narrative significantly. Whether he stays loyal to the SP or charts a new course remains to be seen. All eyes are now on Tuesday morning, as the veteran leader prepares to walk out of jail.
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