Azam Khan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, was found guilty of using hate speech against Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. The court sentenced him to three years in prison today.

Bail was granted to Azam Khan, 74, along with one week to appeal the verdict. "I still have faith. Not all avenues have been blocked; I will file an appeal with a higher court "the Samajwadi Party legislator stated.

If Azam Khan doesn't appeal the verdict right away in front of the High Court, he risks losing his right to serve as an MLA. As is customary when a lawmaker receives a sentence of more than two years in prison, the Uttar Pradesh legislature may act swiftly to oust him from office.

Azam Khan was found guilty earlier today for his offensive remarks made during the 2019 general election campaign against Yogi Adityanath, PM Modi, and IAS officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, who was then the District magistrate. A 25,000 fine was also imposed on him by the Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, court.

The Samajwadi leader has accused the Prime Minister of creating a toxic atmosphere in the nation for Muslims.

In Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party, Azam Khan is regarded as the second-in-command. He enjoys significant support in Rampur and other areas of western Uttar Pradesh.

The Supreme Court granted the seasoned leader interim bail, which allowed him to be released from custody in May.

He was imprisoned for over two years due to a land-grabbing incident. Azam Khan made the case for bail that the Uttar Pradesh government was filing cases against him to keep him behind bars.