On September 23, 2025, senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail after spending nearly 23 months in custody. His release followed the completion of all pending legal formalities, including the payment of fines in certain cases. Khan was granted bail in all cases against him, including the Quality Bar land grab case and the Dungarpur colony eviction case. Upon his release, Khan was welcomed by hundreds of supporters and party workers outside the jail. He exited the premises accompanied by his sons and left for Rampur amid tight security. The event has sparked discussions about potential shifts in Uttar Pradesh's political landscape, with speculation about Khan's future role and affiliations #Newsone #AzamKhan #SamajwadiParty #UPPolitics #PoliticalNews #SitapurJail #ElectionImpact #SupportersGather #IndiaPolitics