Azam felicitated in city

ALLAHABAD: State minister for urban development and minority affairs Azam Khan was accorded a warm reception on his arrival in the city on Saturday. Samajwadi Party activists felicitated Azam at Dhobhi Ghat crossing.
Recalling his association with the city, Azam praised the role of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha which, he said, played an important part in restoration of students union at Allahabad University.
Stating that the image of the Samajwadi Party will depend on the actions and behaviour of young leaders in public life, he said they are the future of the party and they should realise this fact.
Welcoming the minister, Samajwadi Chatra Sabha leader Abhishek Yadav said his gesture towards the youngsters in the party has always remained very supportive and encouraging on all occassions.
Others present included SP district president Pandhari Yadav, city president Noor Alam, Vinod Chandra Dubey, Akhilesh Gupta, Ravindra Yadav, Devendra Pratap Singh and Shiva Tripathi.