UP govt denies Bhim Army chief was released for Dalit votes
Uttar Pradesh Law Minister Brajesh Pathak has denied that Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was released from jail to secure Dalit votes. Pathak said he was released because the situation in Saharanpur had normalised. Azad was charged with National Security Act (NSA) for his involvement in Saharanpur clashes that killed at least one person.