Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav after a meeting with Azam Khan at Rampur district jail on Thursday
Akhilesh said he and Khan reviewed the political situation across all 403 Assembly constituencies and discussed feedback received from alliance partners regarding strategy for the 2027 polls.
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday came out strongly in support of party veteran Azam Khan , alleging that the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh govt had subjected the senior leader and his family to sustained political persecution through “false and motivated” cases. Describing Azam as an enduring political figure, Akhilesh said, “Azam they, Azam hain, aur Azam rahenge (Azam was, is, and will remain greatest). He said the institution reflected Azam’s dream of expanding educational opportunities and empowering future generations.
The SP chief also reiterated his party’s commitment to the vision behind Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. He clarified that Azam did not seek any specific election ticket during the discussions.
There may be delays, but the truth cannot be kept imprisoned forever,” Akhilesh said, expressing confidence that justice would ultimately prevail. Referring to Rampur, he said the ideals of “Ram Rajya” had been undermined and raised concerns over whether due process was being followed fairly in cases involving opposition leaders. Addressing reporters after the meeting, the former chief minister accused the state administration and investigative agencies of being used to target Azam and his relatives, claiming the cases were aimed at weakening a prominent opposition voice. “False cases do not have the strength to keep the truth imprisoned.