SP MLA Azmi’s Aurangzeb remarks rock Legislature

 

THE issue of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi’s remarks eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb rocked both Houses of the Maharashtra Legislature on Tuesday, with the ruling MahaYuti members demanding his suspension and charging him with treason. BoththeHouseswereadjourned over the issue. In Delhi, the BJP latched on to Azmi’s remarks and slammed the CongressandotherOppositionparties, stating that they could stoop down to any level in their bid to “eradicate” Sanatan Dharma.

 

The development came on a day when the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi planned to corner the Government over NCP minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation. As proceedings of both the Housesbegan,theMahaYutimembers started raising slogans seekingaction against Azmi,whoisSP’s state president. TheyclaimedAzmiwasadescendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him.

 

Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde led the attack on Azmi both in the Legislative Council and assembly. IntheCouncil,the formerCMsaid Azmi also made objectionable statements in the past against Shivaji Maharaj. “Abu Azmi is purposely insulting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and(hisson)ChhatrapatiSambhaji. Sambhaji’s Maharaj’s bravery and Aurangzeb’scrueltywillgivegoosebumps to people,” Shinde said in the Council.