Azam Khan Criticises Uttar Pradesh's Law and Order Situation Under Yogi Adityanath Government

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan criticises the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that only order exists while law is absent. He addresses political rhetoric and his own legal challenges.

Azam Khan, a leader from the Samajwadi Party and former minister in Uttar Pradesh, criticised the law and order situation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's administration. He remarked that while order persists, the law seems to have vanished. Khan highlighted this during a conversation with media in Lucknow, pointing out his own legal challenges as an example of the current state.

Referring to the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) frequent mention of "jungle raj" during the Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) rule in Bihar, Khan argued that such statements overlook present realities. He expressed concern over being labelled as "Ram drohi" by Yogi Adityanath during a recent election campaign in Bihar. Khan suggested that decisions about who opposes Lord Ram should be left to devotees, not politicians.

Samajwadi Party Leader's Legal Troubles

Khan shared his desire to campaign in the Bihar elections but cited personal reasons and security concerns for his absence in the first phase. He mentioned travelling alone to Lucknow without any security, expressing apprehension about entering areas labelled as "jungle raj" due to potential threats from armed individuals.

Discussing his legal issues, Khan noted that the credibility of constitutional institutions has diminished significantly. He mentioned that even the Supreme Court had to intervene in his cases. He mocked some charges against him, including one where he was accused of stealing a goat, for which he was sentenced to 21 years and fined Rs 36 lakh.

Political Allegations and Campaigning Concerns

Khan claimed that allegations of land grabbing against him were politically driven. He explained that houses under the Aasra Yojana were allocated on the disputed land in 2016, with construction lasting over a year and a half. Yet, three years later, cases were filed accusing him of land grabbing and goat theft.

When asked about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claims of vote theft in Haryana elections, Khan refrained from contradicting him. "Rahul ji is a very big leader. I don't have the stature to contradict him," he said, acknowledging that if people believe votes were stolen, they might be correct.

Khan recently regained freedom after nearly two years in jail due to multiple criminal cases. His remarks reflect ongoing political tensions and highlight issues within India's political landscape.

With inputs from PTI