‘Anarkali’ jibe by Azam Khan’s son irks Jaya Prada

Lucknow, April 22

As campaigning ended in Rampur on Sunday evening, another salvo was fired at BJP candidate Jaya Prada from the Azam Khan camp.

Azam Khan’s son, Abdullah Azan Khan, in a meeting held in Pan Dareba said: “Ali bhi humare, Bajrangbali bhi humare. Humein Ali bhi chahiye, Bajrangbali bhi chahiye, lekin Anarkali nahi chahiye.”

The reference of Anarkali was obviously to Jaya Prada who is known for her dancing skills in films.

Jaya Prada has asked the Election Commission to take note of the derogatory jibe without delay.

The Azam Khan (SP)-Jaya Prada (BJP) hostility has already acquired legendary proportions and both the leaders do not spare any opportunity to strike at each other. IANS