Shahjahanpur, Sept. 23 -- Prominent Samajwadi Party leader and former MP Azam Khan on Tuesday walked out of the Sitapur jail after being behind bars for almost 23 months in a Quality Bar land encroachment case.

The former Uttar Pradesh minister secured bail from the Allahabad High Court on September 18, following which he was released from prison.

As he emerged, Khan expressed heartfelt gratitude to his supporters and told ANI, "Thanks to everyone. My blessings to all who supported me."

Addressing rumours of joining the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Khan said, "This can be explained only by those who are making the speculations...I did not meet anyone in jail. I was not allowed to make a phone call...So, I have been completely out of touc...