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Azam Khan

Azam Khan is the founder member of Samajwadi Party and a member of the Seventeenth Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh of India.He was also one of the senior most Cabinet Minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh and has been a member of the legislative assembly for nine terms from Rampur assembly constituency. Azam Khan was born on 14 August 1948 in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. He attained Bachelor of Laws degree in 1974 from Aligarh Muslim University. He married Tazeen Fatma in 1981 and has two sons.He worked as a lawyer before joining politics. He has been into several controversies which sparked attention from the media. He is known for sharing quite a close relation with Mulayam Singh Yadav, the former Chief Minister of U.P. Khan is currently a member of the Samajwadi Party but has been a member of four other political parties between 1980 and 1992. During his first term, he was a member of Janata Party (Secular). During his second term, he was a member of the Lok Dal. Khan was a member of Janata Dal during his third term. In his fourth term, Azam Khan was a member of Janata Party. Since 1993, he has been a member of the Samajwadi Party.

Azam Khan

From sprawling campus to bulldozer action, how Azam Khan's Jauhar University came under scrutiny
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 17, 2026, 04:12 PM IST
As part of the statewide fire safety audit, the Fire Department inspected Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and reportedly found that the institution could not produce approved building plans for 38 of its structures.
Azam Khan's Jauhar University to be bulldozed, 38 out of 40 buildings to be demolished
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 16, 2026, 02:13 PM IST
The Jauhar University has been given 15 days to demolish the structures on its own, failing which the administration will undertake the demolition.
Big blow to Azam Khan's Jauhar Trust as I-T Dept cancels tax exemption over 'non-genuine' activities
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 25, 2026, 06:34 PM IST
The Income Tax Department has revoked the tax-exempt status of Azam Khan-promoted Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, alleging "non-genuine" activities that violated its declared charitable objectives. The Trust may now face tax demands, interest and penalties.

Azam Khan sentenced to 2 years in jail over controversial 2019 election speech
Uttar Pradesh | May 16, 2026, 02:39 PM IST
A court has sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan to two years in jail over a controversial statement made during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him.
'Willing to die but...': Jamiat Chief Arshad Madani says Muslims cannot recite Vande Mataram
India | Dec 09, 2025, 01:02 PM IST
Madani said that parts of Vande Mataram describe the nation in the form of “Durga Mata”, using expressions associated with worship, which, he argued, contradicts Islamic tenets.
Speed News: Tejashwi Yadav becomes Bihar Assembly LoP after Mahagathbandhan defeat
Originals | Nov 17, 2025, 08:27 PM IST
Tejashwi Yadav becomes Bihar Assembly LoP after Mahagathbandhan defeat. Sheikh Hasina reacts to death sentence, decries extremists' murderous motives. Azam Khan, son sentenced to seven years for holding dual PAN cards. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

Azam Khan acquitted by Lucknow court in RSS defamation case
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 07, 2025, 10:06 PM IST
The verdict was passed by Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) Alok Kumar, who cited lack of concrete evidence against Khan in the case.
Azam Khan meets Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, speaks out against 'injustice' faced by family
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 07, 2025, 01:56 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav reflected on his meeting with Azam Khan with heartfelt words, expressing that the visit brought back many cherished memories. He said, "So many memories came along when he came to our home today! This gathering symbolises our shared heritage."
Supreme Court rejects Abdullah Azam Khan's plea in fake passport forgery cases
India | Nov 06, 2025, 12:04 PM IST
The cases revolve around accusations that Abdullah Azam Khan used fake documents and provided misleading details to secure passports. Investigators allege that the son of senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan tampered with official records.

SP releases list of star campaigners for Bihar polls, includes Azam Khan and Dimple Yadav
Bihar | Oct 24, 2025, 11:45 PM IST
SP releases list of star campaigners for Bihar polls: Akhilesh Yadav, Azam Khan, MPs Rajeev Rai, Ikra Hasan, Priya Saroj among 20 others have been named on the list.
Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, October 8, 2025
India | Oct 08, 2025, 11:38 PM IST
Amid seat-sharing talks with allies of the 'Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar, the Congress top leadership discussed party candidates for the upcoming assembly elections and is learnt to have finalised names of 25 candidates.
Akhilesh Yadav's first reaction after meeting Azam Khan: 'All fake cases will be withdrawn once...'
India | Oct 08, 2025, 04:21 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav stated that the cases against Azam Khan would be withdrawn after the formation of our government, signalling his continued support and respect for the senior leader.

Akhilesh Yadav meets Azam Khan in Rampur amid rumours of him joining BSP
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 08, 2025, 01:46 PM IST
Khan was released from Sitapur jail on September 22, nearly 23 months after his conviction. On September 18, the Allahabad High Court granted bail to him in the Quality Bar land grab case. An FIR was filed against him at the Civil Lines police station in Rampur in connection with this issue.
Akhilesh Yadav to meet Azam Khan next month amid buzz over him joining BSP
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 25, 2025, 08:05 PM IST
Akhilesh Yadav's visit to Rampur comes at a time when speculations are rife that Khan may join Mayawati-led BSP. This came after BSP's Uma Shankar Singh said Khan would be welcomed if he decides to join the BSP. However, Khan later clarified that he would remain in the Samajwadi Party.
OPINION | Pre-Puja deluge: First fix Kolkata's poor drainage system
India | Sep 24, 2025, 05:03 PM IST
Durga Puja pandals, which were undergoing the final stage of completion, bore the brunt of the rains in Kolkata. Most of the pandals were waterlogged.

Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 23, 2025
India | Sep 23, 2025, 08:59 PM IST
Heavy rains caused massive chaos in Kolkata. As many as nine persons were killed in separate incidents in Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat and Ekbalpur. Several schools have declared a holiday in the city on Wednesday.
Azam Khan released: Will SP leader defect to BSP after supporters accuse party of abandoning him?
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 23, 2025, 04:29 PM IST
The latest relief for Khan came after the Allahabad High Court granted him bail in the Quality Bar land grab case. Earlier, he was acquitted by a special MP-MLA court in a 17-year-old case involving a road blockade and damage to public property.
Akhilesh's first reaction after Azam Khan's release from jail: 'Hope no false cases will be filed'
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 23, 2025, 01:12 PM IST
Azam Khan released from jail: Akhilesh Yadav says, “I would like to thank the Court for this. We, the Samajwadis, believed that the Court would do justice.”
Azam Khan's release from Sitapur jail delayed due to this reason: Check here
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 23, 2025, 01:05 PM IST
Azam Khan's release from Sitapur Jail was delayed due to an unpaid fine in a Rampur case. After depositing the bond, he is expected to be freed on Tuesday afternoon. Supporters speculate that he may join BSP amid dissatisfaction with the Samajwadi Party leadership.
Azam Khan to walk out of Sitapur Jail today after 23 months; sparks speculation about joining BSP
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 22, 2025, 11:58 PM IST
The SP leader was supposed to be released today, but due to a delay in the arrival of the official release warrant, the process could not be completed. The jail administration has now completed all preparations for his release tomorrow.