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'The alliance was stitched with mutual agreement. The coalition was stuck after much deliberation about its pros and cons. What can we do if she wants to contest elections alone?' Khan told media at the Parliament here. (Photo: File)

'What's the proof?' asks Azam Khan on Mayawati's 'bad conduct' claim

Earlier in the day, Mayawati announced to scrap all ties with the Akhilesh Yadav-led party, ending a brief coming together of both parties.

24 Jun 2019 3:55 PM

'On marriage, on divorce, for everything, the Quran has clear instructions and we follow it', SP leader added.(Photo: ANI)

My party supports what Quran says: SP's Azam Khan on Triple Talaq Bill

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 was included in the list of business for Lok Sabha for Friday.

21 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

'If you want to help, improve their standard. Build buildings for madrasas, provide them furniture and midday meal facility,' Khan said. (Photo: ANI)

Madrasas don't breed nature like Godse, Pragya Thakur: Azam Khan

Khan was critical over Centre's decision that Madrasas across India will be connected with mainstream education.

12 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

He had defeated BJP's Jaya Prada from the Rampur parliamentary constituency. (Photo: ANI)

'Muslims in Rampur deprived of voting rights,' says SP's Azam Khan

This comes a day after, Khan tendered resignation as MLA to Assembly Speaker Hriday Narayan Dikshit.

05 Jun 2019 12:03 PM

Azam Khan made statement after BJP's Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur courted a controversy by calling killer of the Mahatma Gandhi a 'patriot'. (Photo: ANI)

Just like ‘khaki nikkar’, Godse also identity of RSS: Azam Khan

Criticising the BJP government over giving the ticket to 'a supporter of Godse', SP leader said Thakur must be thrown out of the party.

17 May 2019 9:55 AM

Vaghani has been barred from campaigning for violating the MCC at Amroli in Surat on April 7. (Photo:ANI)

EC bans Gujarat BJP chief Jitubhai Vaghani from campaigning for 72 hours

The Election Commission has barred Gujarat BJP president Jitubhai Vaghani from campaigning for 72 hours starting tomorrow.

01 May 2019 11:07 AM

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. (Photo: PTI/File)

EC imposes fresh ban for 48 hours on Azam rallies

He was issued a showcause notice for making inflammatory remarks at various places in Uttar Pradeh in the past few days.

01 May 2019 2:33 AM

The reaction by the actor-turned-politician came on Wednesday after Khan alleged the district administration in his constituency did not allow Muslims to vote in the ongoing national election. (Photo: File)

Azam Khan always won elections with help of fake votes: BJP's Jaya Prada

BJP's Jaya Prada said, 'Seeing his defeat, Azam Khan is bewildered and is giving such statements.'

25 Apr 2019 8:52 AM

Like father like son: Jaya Prada slams Azam's son over 'Anarkali' remark

'Ali bhi humare, Bajrang Bali bhi humare. Humein Ali bhi chahiye, Bajrang Bali bhi chahiye lekin Anarkali nahi chahiye,' Abdullah said.

22 Apr 2019 12:07 PM

The case was registered on April 20 based on the comments made by Prada during an election rally on April 18. (Photo: ANI)

Azam's X-ray eyes will also stare at you: Jaya Prada to Mayawati; case registered

A case has been registered under section 171-G of the Indian Penal Code.

22 Apr 2019 11:02 AM

Adityanath said the former SP and Bahujan Samajwadi Party governments did not provide houses to the poor, claiming there was shortage of funds. (Picture: ANI twitter)

Mayawati campaigning for those who disrespected Ambedkar: Yogi

'Mayawati is today campaigning for those who used to humiliate Babasaheb Ambedkar,' Adityanath said.

20 Apr 2019 4:25 PM

Jaya Prada, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Rampur, has slammed her opponent Azam Khan, for making a derogatory remark against her a few days ago, saying the Samajwadi Party leader has not only insulted her but the entire women community. (Photo: ANI)

Azam Khan’s win will be victory of demons: Jaya Prada on 'Khaki underwear' jibe

The colour khaki is often associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

20 Apr 2019 3:59 PM

SP leader Azam Khan apparently got emotional and burst into tears while alleging that the administration is cracking down heavily on his acquaintances and supporters. (Photo: File)

'Being treated as anti-national, terrorist,' says Azam Khan

On April 15, Khan, while addressing an election rally, made derogatory remarks against Jaya Prada, his BJP opponent in Rampur.

20 Apr 2019 10:25 AM

Stung by Azam Khan’s jibe, Jaya Prada slams Akhilesh Yadav for inaction

Ms Prada, who is taking on Mr Khan in this constituency after switching to the BJP just ahead of the polls.

19 Apr 2019 3:45 AM

Jaya Prada, who is taking on Khan in this constituency after switching to the BJP just ahead of the polls, said the reason for his animosity against her could be his insecurity. (Photo: File)

Azam's underwear jibe: Jaya slams Akhilesh for inaction, says women will vote for her

On Monday, Khan was slapped with a 72-hour poll campaign ban, an FIR and a National Commission for Women notice for the comment.

18 Apr 2019 4:24 PM

Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan (Photo: PTI)

ABVP members burn effigy of Azam Khan in Gorakhpur

'Azam Khan has made derogatory remarks against a woman and we have always fought for the respect of women,'Rajsharan Shahi said.

17 Apr 2019 6:44 PM

Naqvi allegedly used the name of popular Bollywood villain 'Mogambo' while referring to Khan during a public rally here on Monday. (Photo: File)

'Mogambo' remark for Azam Khan lands Naqvi into trouble, complaint registered

'Mogambo' comment has violated the model code of conduct.

17 Apr 2019 12:06 PM

Election Commission has woken up, says SC after ban on 4 politicians

The court also refused to consider BSP supremo Mayawati’s plea challenging a 48-hour gag order slapped on her by the poll panel.

17 Apr 2019 1:27 AM

Khan had reached Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha to take part in the cremation of former Rajya Sabha MP and SP leader Chaudhary Munawwar Saleem. (Photo: File)

‘Your father has died, I’m here for that,’ furious Azam Khan insults scribe

Earlier, Khan had triggered a row over the ‘underpants’ jibe at BJP’s Jaya Prada.

16 Apr 2019 1:57 PM

'The comment on Jaya Prada is not merely a comment on her but is rather a comment on crores of women in the country,' said Amit Shah. (Photo: ANI)

Azam Khan has insulted crores of women, should apologise: Amit Shah

'I want to ask SP, Mayawati and Rahul Gandhi whether they agree with the comment passed by Azam Khan,' Shah said.

16 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

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