New Delhi. On the one hand, there was a lot of uproar in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today over the dispute of SP leader Abu Azmi’s statement on praise of Aurangzeb, on the other hand, Abu Azmi has got the support of Congress leaders. Regarding Aurangzeb, Congress leaders Rashid Alvi, Imran Masood and Udit Raj’s notes also match Maharashtra SP President Abu Azmi. Imran Masood says that Aurangzeb was the king of India and he had won Kailash Mansarovar. At the same time, Rashid Alvi said that Aurangzeb had broken the temples but he had also given money for temples.
Congress leader Rashid Alvi said, why is politics happening after 500 years with Aurangzeb. At the same time, another Congress leader Udit Raj said that there were cruel kings among Hindus, only Aurangzeb is being targeted. According to the Congress leader, Abu Azmi supports what he said.
There is a lot of uproar in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
There was a lot of uproar in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today over Abu Azmi’s statement on Aurangzeb. Opposition party Shiv Sena UBT, including leaders of the ruling Mahayuti alliance, also raised the demand for suspension from Abu Azmi’s House. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde even called Abu Azmi a malevolent.
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Abu Azmi withdraws statement
On the other hand, Abu Azmi has come on the back foot after seeing the controversy growing. He has withdrawn his statement on Aurangzeb. Abu Azmi said in his clarification, it was exaggerated. I do not insult anyone, whether Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar or Jyotirao Phule, we respect him. If someone feels that I have said something wrong, I withdraw my statement.