Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer, Indian Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/1948 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Azam Khan
01/07/2025
Mohammad Azam Khan, the veteran Samajwadi Party leader and former Lok Sabha MP from Rampur, was reported to be recovering from a health issue at his residence in Rampur. Despite his age, he remains an active figure in Uttar Pradesh politics, continuing to influence party decisions and local governance matters.
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Bio/Wiki
| Mohammad Azam Khan is a prominent Indian politician and lawyer from Uttar Pradesh, known for his long tenure in the state legislature and his leadership role in the Samajwadi Party. | |
| He is often referred to as 'Nawab of Rampur' due to his deep political roots in the Rampur constituency. | |
| Khan is a founding member of the Samajwadi Party and has served as a Cabinet Minister in the Uttar Pradesh government multiple times. | |
| He was elected as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Rampur in 2019, marking his first national parliamentary win after decades of state-level politics. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| LLB (Hons.) | Aligarh Muslim University |
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| Law Degree | Aligarh Muslim University (1974) |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 75 Years |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Address | Mohalla-Dheramirabaj Khan, Tanki No.-5, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Tazeen Fatima (Member of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh) |
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Family
| Father | Mumtaz Khan |
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| Mother | Ameer Jahan |
| Spouse | Tazeen Fatima |
| Children | Mohammad Abdulla Azam Khan, Adeeb Azam Khan |
Career
| 1974: Graduated from Aligarh Muslim University with a law degree; elected Secretary of AMU Students' Union. | |
| 1974-1980: Worked as a lawyer before entering politics. | |
| 1980: Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) on Janata Party (Secular) ticket. | |
| 1980-2019: Elected as MLA 8 consecutive times, representing Lok Dal, Janata Dal, and Samajwadi Party. | |
| 1990s-2010s: Served as Cabinet Minister in the Uttar Pradesh government multiple times. | |
| 2019: Elected as Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Rampur constituency. | |
| February 2020: Arrested and sent to Sitapur jail following multiple FIRs filed against him. | |
| July 2023: Uttar Pradesh government withdrew his 'Y-category' security, deeming it unnecessary. |
Style Quotient
| Car | VOLVO S90D |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Azam Khan graduated from Aligarh Muslim University in 1974. | |
| 2. Before entering politics, Khan worked as a lawyer. | |
| 3. He has been elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly 8 times. | |
| 4. Azam Khan is the second longest-serving MLA, behind Ganpatrao Deshmukh (11 terms). | |
| 5. Prior to joining the Samajwadi Party, Khan was affiliated with four other political parties. | |
| 6. In July 2023, the Uttar Pradesh government withdrew Azam Khan's 'Y-category' security, deeming it unnecessary. | |
| 7. He is one of the most influential politicians in Uttar Pradesh and has been elected to the legislative assembly ten times from Rampur. | |
| 8. Khan was the senior-most Cabinet Minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh during his tenure. |