In a video which has gone viral on social media, Samajwadi Party leader Firoz Khan was seen weeping bitterly at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October, Gandhiji's 150th birth anniversary.
The controversial SP leader made these comments with reference to raising of religious slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Shri Ram' inside Parliament during this monsoon session.
Addressing a press conference in Rampur after visiting Azam Khan's residence, Akhilesh Yadav assured the party's full support to Azam Khan, who is facing several police cases including those related to alleged land-grabbing.
Firoz Khan, who 'became a groom' to extend support to Azam Khan, had also made sexist remarks against his former colleague Jaya Prada ahead of general elections.