File a case of sedition against Abu Azmi : Demands ‘Mahayuti’ in state assembly session

Assembly session adjourned for the day on the issue of glorification of Aurangzeb

Mumbai, 4th March – ‘Mahayuti’ MLAs demanded filing a sedition case against Samajwadi party’s MLA Abu Azmi for glorifying Aurangzeb. ‘Mahayuti’ MLAs became aggressive and came in front of the Speaker’s chair. They raised slogans of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajancha Vijay Aso’, ‘Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharajancha Vijay Aso’, ‘Har Har Mahadev’, etc. ‘Mahayuti’ MLAs also raised slogans condemning Abu Azmi. The state assembly session was, therefore, first adjourned for ten minutes, then for fifteen minutes and half an hour and later, for the whole day due to the ruckus.

‘Mahayuti’ MLAs demanded filing a case against Abu Azmi and his suspension. The Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray group’s Bhaskar Jadhav also demanded suspension of Abu Azmi. Rahul Narwekar, the speaker of the assembly tried to pacify all members but the commotion continued, leading to the speaker adjourning the session for the day.

Such traitor has no right to sit in the state assembly ! – Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Aurangzeb persecuted Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj continuously for 40 days, trying to convert him. Aurangzeb demolished several Hindu temples; oppressed women. He imprisoned his own father and killed his brother. Abu Azmi praised this killer of Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj. Even earlier, he had made a derogatory statement about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Abu Azmi has been deliberately making such statements against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj. Such traitors have no right to sit in this assembly.

Decision on demolishing Aurangzeb’s tomb has to be taken immediately – BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar

Abu Azmi has been glorifying Aurangzeb for appeasing voters. The seat of the speaker says ‘’Dharmachakra’ Pravartanay’; this hall has a picture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj; therefore, the speaker should take action against Abu Azmi under the Constitution. The Government should also take immediate decision on demolishing Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Aurangzeb’s brood should be crushed – MLA Mahesh Landage

BJP MLA Mahesh Landage stated that Abu Azmi is glorifying Aurangzeb to get votes of Muslim community. Such broods of Aurangzeb should be crushed.

File a case of sedition against Abu Azmi : MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar

BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar said that Aurangzeb tried to destroy Shri Bhawani Mata Mandir at Tuljapur, imposed ‘jizya’ on Hindus; destroyed Kashi Vishwanath temple. A case should be filed against Abu Azmi for praising such Aurangzeb and Azmi should be suspended till this session is on.

Abu Azmi has no right to sit in this state assembly – Minister Gulabrao Patil

Minister Gulabrao Patil expressed his view that Abu Azmi has no right to sit in the state assembly.

State Council also adjourned for the day

‘Mahayuti’ MLAs demanded Abu Azi’s suspension even in the state council session. The commotion created in the state council session resulted in adjournment of the session initially for fifteen minutes, then for half an hour and later, for the day.