{
  "id": 17802565,
  "title": "'Azam the, Azam hain': Will the Khan factor help or haunt Akhilesh in 2027 polls?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/azam-the-azam-hain-will-the-khan-factor-help-or-haunt-akhilesh-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/azam-the-azam-hain-will-the-khan-factor-help-or-haunt-akhilesh-in-2027-up-elections/articleshow/135462603.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Akhilesh Yadav's recent visit to Azam Khan in jail underscores their deep political connection amidst ongoing legal troubles. Following Azam's fleeting bail, the Enforcement Directorate swiftly took him back into custody, adding complexity to the Samajwadi Party's election preparations. Balancing support for Azam while appealing to Muslim constituents presents a significant challenge for Akhilesh…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}