Shazia Ilmi Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Meeting with Azam Khan, Questions Muslim Vote Support

New Delhi, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : BJP leader Shazia Ilmi has expressed skepticism regarding Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav‘s recent meeting with Azam Khan, who is currently incarcerated. Speaking in New Delhi, Ilmi suggested that this encounter may be an attempt to garner support from Muslim voters ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Ilmi pointed out that Azam Khan faces numerous legal challenges, with several cases filed against him, some resulting in convictions. She emphasized that complaints against Khan have even come from within the Muslim community, casting doubt on the political benefits Yadav might gain from this meeting.

In another context, Ilmi addressed the Delhi Police’s summons issued to CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. She clarified that receiving a summons does not imply guilt and reiterated the police’s right to conduct investigations. She urged individuals involved to comply with legal procedures and answer any questions posed by the authorities.

Ilmi asserted that while citizens have the right to protest, this should not translate into unlawful activities. She stressed the importance of cooperating with investigations rather than making statements on social media. According to her, the Constitution grants rights but also imposes responsibilities.

Further commenting on the political landscape, Ilmi questioned Congress’s electoral strategy following remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She criticized Congress for attributing its repeated electoral defeats to factors like EVMs and SIRs, alleging that such claims undermine the democratic process.

Lastly, Ilmi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi, noting that there are internal doubts about his leadership within Congress. She remarked that many party members engage in protests, albeit insincerely, while Gandhi prefers to travel abroad.