Azam Khan (politician) History

 Azam Khan (politician) History

 

Azam Khan, born on 14 August 1948, is a prominent Indian politician from the state of Uttar Pradesh. He is the founder and president of the Samajwadi Party, a political party in Uttar Pradesh, India. Azam Khan has been a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for eight terms and a Member of Parliament (MP) for two terms. He is known for his controversial statements and actions, as well as his strong influence in the politics of Uttar Pradesh.

Early Life and Education

Azam Khan was born in Rampur, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, India. His father was a lawyer and a freedom fighter, and his mother was a homemaker. Azam Khan was the fourth of eight children in his family. He attended the local government school and later went to Aligarh Muslim University to pursue his higher education.

During his time at Aligarh Muslim University, Azam Khan became involved in student politics and was elected as the president of the Students' Union. He was also actively involved in the anti-Emergency movement led by Jayaprakash Narayan in the 1970s.

Political Career

Azam Khan started his political career in 1980 when he was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). In 1984, he won his second term as an MLA from Rampur, but this time as a member of the Lok Dal party. In 1985, he became a member of the Janata Party and was appointed as the Minister of State for Energy in the Uttar Pradesh government.

In 1989,Azam Khan was elected to the Lok Sabha from the Rampur constituency as a member of the Janata Dal party. He was re-elected as an MP from Rampur in 1991. In 1993, he joined the Samajwadi Party, a political party founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav, and became one of its prominent leaders.

Azam Khan won his third term as an MLA from Rampur in 1993, and since then, he has been elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly in every election. He has won eight consecutive terms as an MLA from Rampur constituency.

Controversies

Azam Khan is known for his controversial statements and actions. In 2019, he made headlines when he made derogatory remarks against BJP leader Jaya Prada, who was contesting against him in the Lok Sabha elections. He was widely criticized for his comments, and the Election Commission of India banned him from campaigning for 72 hours.

In 2018, he was embroiled in another controversy when he made comments against the Indian Army, accusing them of rape and murder. His comments were widely condemned, and he was criticized by people from all walks of life.

In 2019, Azam Khan was also accused of land grabbing by a local farmer in Rampur. The farmer alleged that Azam Khan had illegally occupied his land and built a luxury resort on it. The matter is still under investigation.

In 2016, he was also accused of making derogatory comments against the then-Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan. He was criticized by many for his comments, and the Lok Sabha Speaker called his comments "unacceptable."

Apart from these controversies, Azam Khan has also been accused of using his political influence to get favors for his family and friends. He has also been accused of corruption and misuse of power.

Legacy

Azam Khan is considered one of the most influential politicians in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly for eight terms and a Member of Parliament for two terms. He is known for his strong influence in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, especially