'Kya Kahein Uss Mulakat Ki Dastan...,' Akhilesh Yadav's FIRST reaction after meeting Azam Khan

Akhilesh Yadav's first reaction after meeting Azam Khan: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav after meeting senior party leader Azam Khan today, at his residence in Rampur, gave his first reaction. After the meeting with Azam Khan, Akhilesh Yadav called him the ''foundation" of the SP.

Notably, this was Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan's first meeting since Khan was released from Sitapur jail on September 22, after spending nearly 23 months behind the bars. 

What Akhilesh Yadav said?

Akhilesh Yadav in his statement, said, "I have come today at the residence of Azam Khan Ji to meet him and also to enquire about his health and well-being. He is the root of our party, and with such deep roots, their shade has always been with us."

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav meets party leader Azam Khan at his residence in Rampur.

Azam Khan was released from Sitapur Jail on September 23 after being granted bail in all cases against him. pic.twitter.com/hQHkmW2WNC

— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2025

Further, Akhilesh Yadav also mentioned that the cases against Azam Khan would be withdrawn soon after the formation of our government. Yadav, during his address to media, emphasised Azam Khan's continued contributions to the party. He also talked about his importance within the organisation. Meanwhile, Yadav choose not to speak about Muhiubullah Nadvi, when questioned by reporters.

Akhilesh Yadav's X Statement

Akhilesh Yadav took to his X and posted, "What can one say of that tale of the meeting...Where only emotions spoke in silence."

क्या कहें भला उस मुलाक़ात की दास्तान
जहाँ बस जज़्बातों ने खामोशी से बात की pic.twitter.com/uHFxDoKDTw

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 8, 2025

Akhilseh Yadav: Will fight together

In his statement, Akhilesh Yadav said, "I have come to meet him (Azam Khan). Azam Khan Sahab is a very senior leader. His profound influence has always been with us. This is a big fight, and we will all fight it together." He added, "In 2027, our government is going to be formed, and the voice of PDA will be strengthened."