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Abu Asim Azmi is an Indian politician and the president of the Maharashtra state branch of the Samajwadi Party (SP). He is currently the member of the 12th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and represents the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency in Mumbai, India. In 1995, under his leadership, the SP won two seats in the Maharashtra state assembly. In 2009, Azmi was elected to the Maharashtra Assembly where he served for two terms. He successfully contested the seats of Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar and Bhiwandi (East), and under rules limiting successful candidates to one region, he chose Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar. Abu Asim Azmi is the only MLA from Maharashtra to have won from 2 seats simultaneously in one election.

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Ex-Congress MLA Abrahni joins SP
Apr 16, 2025, 23:34 (IST)

Mumbai court to abu asim azmi: Irresponsible statement can lead to riots
TNN / Mar 15, 2025, 01:14 (IST)

A sessions court granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA abu asim azmi while cautioning him against making irresponsible statements that could incite riots. Azmi faces accusations of hurting religious sentiments and defaming a political party through remarks praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, made during an impromptu interview. The court noted deficiencies in the investigation process.

SP MLA Abu Azmi gets pre-arrest bail in Aurangzeb remarks case
TNN / Mar 12, 2025, 00:20 (IST)

A Mumbai sessions court granted anticipatory bail to SP MLA abu asim azmi, who faced charges for his remarks eulogizing Mughal ruler Aurangzeb that allegedly hurt Hindu religious sentiments. Azmi must present a bond of Rs 20,000, provide a solvent surety, and appear before the investigating officer on specified dates.

Aurangzeb remark: SP MLA Abu Azmi to appear before investigation officer
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 12, 2025, 10:45 (IST)

Samajwadi Party MLA abu asim azmi is set to appear before the investigation officer on Wednesday regarding his controversial statement on Aurangzeb. Azmi has been granted anticipatory bail. He claims his statement was misrepresented by the media and maintains his respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, asserting his comments were based on historical records.

Aurangzeb eulogy gets abu asim azmi suspended for entire session
TNN / Mar 06, 2025, 02:11 (IST)

Now, Aurangzeb triggers fight in Bihar NDA
TNN / Mar 07, 2025, 03:59 (IST)

Ruckus in legislative council as ruling party demands apology from Anil Parab
TNN / Mar 07, 2025, 20:14 (IST)

Aurangzeb was not a cruel ruler: Azmi; Shinde seeks sedition FIR
Mar 04, 2025, 00:36 (IST)

‘Congress put site under ASI’: Fadnavis on calls to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 10, 2025, 13:12 (IST)

Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed support for removing Mughal king Aurangzeb's tomb but highlighted legal constraints due to its protected status by the Archaeological Survey of India. This issue emerged after BJP's Udayanraje Bhosale, a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj descendent, advocated for its removal. The controversy was further fueled by Samajwadi Party MLA abu asim azmi's praise of Aurangzeb.

'Suspend Abu Azmi from assembly': Shiv Sena announces statewide protest over remarks on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 04, 2025, 15:24 (IST)

Shiv Sena has announced a statewide protest against remarks by Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi, which they deem disrespectful to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Azmi's comments in praise of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb have sparked outrage, leading to calls for a sedition case against him and his suspension from the Maharashtra Assembly. Azmi has since issued an apology.

"No need to destroy Aurangzeb's grave...": Lyricist Manoj Muntashir suggests building toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission
ANI / Mar 11, 2025, 22:21 (IST)

Amid the Aurangzeb row, lyricist and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir said that "If Aurangzeb's grave is a place for one to be proud of, then they need to think again about their patriotism..."

Azmi’s Aurangzeb remarks rock Houses; BJP, Sena seek suspension; 2 FIRs filed
Mar 04, 2025, 23:17 (IST)

Azmi is suspended, Yogi says send him to UP for ‘treatment’
Mar 05, 2025, 23:50 (IST)

Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi suspended from assembly over Aurangzeb remark
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 05, 2025, 12:39 (IST)

Maharashtra MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi was suspended from the assembly for his controversial remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Azmi claimed India flourished under Aurangzeb, prompting backlash and FIRs for hurting religious sentiments. Despite his apology, deputy CM Eknath Shinde called him a traitor. Azmi maintained his comments were based on historical accounts.

SP MLA eulogises Aurangzeb, sparks bedlam in Maharashtra House
TNN / Mar 05, 2025, 02:14 (IST)

Samajwadi Party expels 7 party workers
TNN / Jan 22, 2013, 06:06 (IST)

The Samajwadi Party (SP) expelled seven of its members for having failed to put the picture of party's Maharashtra unit abu asim azmi on some hoardings.

'He has no right to stay in India': FIR against Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi over 'controversial' Aurangzeb remark
TNN / Mar 04, 2025, 08:18 (IST)

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has been charged after praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, leading Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske to allege hurt religious sentiments and call for sedition charges. Azmi's statements sparked controversy, with Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also condemning Azmi's remarks.

Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar election results 2024: SP's incumbent abu asim azmi won against NCP's Nawab Malik
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 23, 2024, 06:59 (IST)

Vote counting is underway in Maharashtra's Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency. Incumbent Samajwadi Party MLA abu asim azmi, aiming for re-election, faces a challenge from the Mahayuti alliance's Nawab Malik of the Nationalist Congress Party. Azmi secured a comfortable victory in the 2019 election against the Shiv Sena candidate.

Cops summon Abu Azmi's brother
TNN / Apr 16, 2009, 02:52 (IST)

Samajwadi Party leader abu asim azmi's brother, Abu Shahid Azmi, was summoned by the Kherwadi police in a case of alleged distribution of money.

Mumbai: abu asim azmi booked for midnight protest
TNN / May 30, 2020, 11:18 (IST)

Nagpada police on Friday filed a case against Samajwadi Party's state president abu asim azmi, and 45 others, for allegedly flouting lockdown and intentional insult, among other charges.

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