'Hope no false cases will be filed...' Akhilesh Yadav after Azam Khan's Release from Jail

Azam Khan Released: As Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail after spending 23 months behind the bars today, he was welcomed by several leaders. Soon after his release, SP chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav expressed his view on the same.

Akhilesh Yadav's Reaction

SP chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav thanked the court and said, "...SP leader Azam Khan has been released from jail. I would like to thank the Court for this. We, the Samajwadis, believed that the Court would do justice. We hope that in the time to come, no false cases will be filed and no injustice will be done by the BJP; an officer was given extension after extension. This is a matter of joy for the Samajwadis that he has been released."

#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: SP chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "...SP leader Azam Khan has been released from jail. I would like to thank the Court for this. We, the Samajwadis, believed that the Court would do justice. We hope that in the time to come, no false cases will be filed… pic.twitter.com/CVAUi7hXlR

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025

What Shivpal Yadav said on Azam Khan's release

Not just Akhilesh Yadav but party MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav also spoke about Azam Khan's release. He said, "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."

Azam Khan Released Amid Tight Security

It is to be noted that Azam Khan was released from the jail amid tight security. In the video below UP Police officials were seen using drone for surveillance amid heightened security. 

#WATCH | Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh | Police use drone for surveillance amid heightened security as Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan will be released from Sitapur Jail today pic.twitter.com/gvGoFtbjXS

— ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2025