Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi on Thursday called for harmony and mutual respect as Holi and the Ramzan Friday prayers coincide on March 14, urging people to celebrate with peace. The overlap of the Hindu festival and the special Friday prayers of Ramzan has … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, March 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Shabana Azmi on Monday, the legendary Indian actress and multilingual artist, at the Kaveri residence as part of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival. Along with the award, a cheque of Rs 10 lakh was also … Read more
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday claimed that Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav was not wrong in extending support to its Maharashtra MLC Abu Azmi. The Congress leader made the remark while speaking to IANS on various issues including Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), India’s foreign policy, Article 370, and Bihar … Read more
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) As the Maharashtra Assembly suspended Abu Azmi for the ongoing Budget Session, following his controversial remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, the under fire Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator issued a video message to clear the air on the raging row. Yesterday also, he told the press that his remarks on Aurangzeb were … Read more
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi, whose praise for Aurangzeb stirred a hornet’s nest, came forward to clarify the issue and stated that he didn’t intend to admire or eulogise the Mughal ruler or insult the Maratha warriors and other national icons, as claimed by the ruling parties in Maharashtra, particularly … Read more
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Both the Houses of Maharashtra legislature on Tuesday were adjourned for the day after the treasury benches took aggressive postures demanding the registration of a sedition case against Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi for the glorification of Aurangzeb. The state Assembly was adjourned three times — for 10 minutes, 30 minutes … Read more
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Abu Azmi, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA and party unit’s chief in Maharashtra, on Tuesday withdrew his controversial remarks in praise of tyrant Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, after facing intense backlash from leaders across all parties. Azmi Clarified That His Statements were “Twisted” and that He Had No Intention of disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji … Read more
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) An FIR has been registered against Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and MLA Abu Azmi over his remarks defending Mughal ruler Aurangzeb Alamgir, asserting that he was “not a cruel leader.” His statement has sparked widespread controversy, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders across the spectrum. The controversy erupted after Azmi … Read more
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party legislator Abu Azmi stoked a major controversy on Monday, on the first day of the budget session of the Maharashtra legislature, after he claimed that Aurangzeb was a great administrator and during his time, India was called ‘Sone ki Chidiya.’ Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took an aggressive stance … Read more
