Azam Khan Skips Assembly Session, Sparks Rumours Of Rift With Akhilesh Yadav
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Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's recent meeting with Shivpal Singh Yadav also fuelled rumours of his rift with Akhilesh Yadav.
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan skipped Uttar Pradesh Assembly proceedings for the second day in a row on Tuesday amid growing speculation of a rift between him and party president Akhilesh Yadav.
Mr Khan had on Monday left without attending the proceedings of the house, after being sworn in as a member of the house in Speaker Satish Mahan's chamber.
Addressing reporters on Tuesday, Mr Khan said, "I did not attend the proceedings of the House as my health condition was not good."
The Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Monday began on a stormy note with Samajwadi Party MLAs rushing to the well of the House and raising slogans during the Governor's address. The state's budget will be presented on May 26.
