Abu Azmi
Abu Azmi is a prominent Indian politician and a leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Maharashtra. He has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and is known for his controversial statements on historical figures and events. Recently, he drew criticism for defending Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, asserting that his portrayal in history is unjust and that he contributed positively by building temples. This statement sparked a fierce backlash from political opponents, including Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who accused Azmi of disrespecting Maharashtra's historical legacy.
Born on Jan 01, 1955 (70 years old)
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Abu Azmi, a regional politician, said that Aurangzeb was not a 'cruel administrator' and had 'built many temples'.
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Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi faced controversy for his remarks in praise of Aurangzeb.
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Abu Azmi, the Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief and MLA, has written to assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar requesting the revocation of his suspension.
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India:
Abu Azmi has called the decision of his suspension arbitrary and raised concerns about threats to his life and family.
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Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi found himself in the center of a heated controversy on Monday following his remarks in praise of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.
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Abu Azmi, the SP’s Maharashtra president, claimed that India flourished under Aurangzeb, whose rule extended to Afghanistan and Myanmar.
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India:
Abu Azmi was suspended from the state assembly over his controversial remark on Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb.
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India:
Abu Azmi, a Samajwadi Party MLA, apologized for his remark praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb while justifying his statement.
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Abu Azmi, a Samajwadi Party MLA, is at the center of a controversy for his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
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Abu Azmi defended Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, claiming he was 'not a cruel leader.'
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