Mahayuti members demand suspension of MLA Azmi from assembly for praising Aurangzeb
The Hindu
Uproar in Maharashtra Assembly over MLA praising Aurangzeb, demands for suspension and legal action.
Members of the ruling Mahayuti on Tuesday (March 4, 2025) demanded suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi from the Maharashtra Assembly for eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
The uproar over the issue led to House being adjourned twice.
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Soon after the House proceedings began, the ruling alliance members claimed Ms. Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him.
Atul Bhatkalkar demanded that Mr. Azmi be booked for treason and suspended from the Assembly for the budget session.
Shiv Sena minister Gulabrao Patil also demanded action against Mr. Azmi.
Sudhir Mungantiwar (BJP) demanded that Aurangzeb's grave be demolished.
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