Azam Khan Arrested Again Hours After Jail Release, UP Polls 2027 Eyed

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Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was arrested again by the ED shortly after his release from jail. The arrest is related to alleged financial irregularities in the construction of the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. The ED claims a discrepancy of approximately ₹416.14 crore between the estimated cost of university buildings and the recorded capital expenditure. This development raises questions about the Samajwadi Party's strategy for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections and its impact on Muslim voter outreach.