Plaque with Azam’s name removed in Rampur

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 : The Rampur district administration has removed a slab bearing the name of former Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan from a prominent city crossing.

A new stone slab, bearing the name of Rampur District Magistrate Aunjaneya Kumar Singh has replaced the earlier plaque.

The crossing has also got a new name, Sarva Dharma Sambhav (all religions are equal).Above the new slab, a vertical hoarding with a photograph of the pillar of Rampur Raza library has also been placed.

A temple, a church, a gurdwara and a mosque have also been depicted on the hoarding."I dont hold any grudge against Azam Khan.I am here to do my duty.

Whenever any new construction or renovation is carried out by the administration, new slab stones are installed," the district magistrate said.