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| name = Abu Asim Azmi | | name = Abu Asim Azmi | ||
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| office = [[Samajwadi Party | | office = Maharashtra State President of <br>[[Samajwadi Party]] | ||
| term_start = 1995 | | term_start = 1995 | ||
| term_end = | | term_end = | ||
| constituency = | | constituency = | ||
| office1 = [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] | | office1 = [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly|Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| term_start1 = 2009 | | term_start1 = 13 October 2009 | ||
| term_end1 = | | term_end1 = | ||
| constituency1 = [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar]] | | constituency1 = [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar]] | ||
| predecessor1 = ''constituency created'' | |||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|8|8|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|8|8|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Azamgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | | birth_place = [[Azamgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | ||
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| party = [[Samajwadi Party]] | | party = [[Samajwadi Party]] | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| children = | | children = Farhan Azmi (son), Bushra Azmi (daughter), Farzeen Azmi (daughter), Shehwar Azmi (daughter), Rushda Azmi (daughter), Shehma Azmi (daughter) | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
| website = {{URL|http://www.abuasimazmi.com}} | | website = {{URL|http://www.abuasimazmi.com}} | ||
| profession = | | profession = | ||
| alma_mater = [[Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University]] | | alma_mater = [[Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University]] | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Politician, businessman | ||
| president = | | president = | ||
| relatives = [[Ayesha Takia]] (daughter-in-law) | |||
| country = India | |||
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'''Abu Asim Azmi''' (born 8 August 1955) is a member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]]. He represents the [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency]], Mumbai. He belongs to the [[Samajwadi Party]]. | '''Abu Asim Azmi''' (born 8 August 1955) is a member of the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]]. He represents the [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency]], Mumbai. He belongs to the [[Samajwadi Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=TwoCircles.net |date=2009-11-14 |title=Samajwadi Party to honour Abu Azmi in Lucknow |url=https://twocircles.net/2009nov13/samajwadi_party_honour_abu_azmi_lucknow.html |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=TwoCircles.net |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
He is the President of the [[Maharashtra]] state branch of the [[Samajwadi Party]] | He is the President of the [[Maharashtra]] state branch of the [[Samajwadi Party]].<ref>[http://164.100.47.5/Newmembers/alphabeticallist_all_terms.aspx "Rajya Sabha members"] Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi Accessed 30 December 2009</ref> He currently represents [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar]] of [[Mumbai Suburban District]] in the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]]. | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Azmi entered politics and in 1995, under his leadership, the [[Samajwadi Party]] (SP) won two seats in the Maharashtra state assembly. | Azmi entered politics and in 1995, under his leadership, the [[Samajwadi Party]] (SP) won two seats in the Maharashtra state assembly. In 2004, entering his first election cycle, Azmi was defeated by [[Yogesh Patil]] of the [[Shiv Sena (1966–2022)|Shiv Sena]] from Bhiwandi constituency. From 2002 to 2008, Azmi was the [[Member of parliament, Rajya Sabha|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Rajya Sabha]]. | ||
In 2004, entering his first election cycle, Azmi was defeated by [[Yogesh Patil]] of the [[Shiv Sena]] from Bhiwandi constituency. From 2002 to 2008, Azmi was the [[Member of parliament, Rajya Sabha|Member of Parliament]] (MP) for [[Rajya Sabha]]. | |||
In the 2009 [[Mumbai North West (Lok Sabha constituency)|Lok Sabha election]], Azmi was defeated by [[Gurudas Kamat]] (Congress). However, in 2009, Azmi was elected to the Maharashtra Assembly where he served for two terms. He successfully contested the seats of [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar]] and [[Bhiwandi East (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhiwandi (East)]], and under rules limiting successful candidates to one region, he chose Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar. | In the 2009 [[Mumbai North West (Lok Sabha constituency)|Lok Sabha election]], Azmi was defeated by [[Gurudas Kamat]] (Congress). However, in 2009, Azmi was elected to the Maharashtra Assembly where he served for two terms. He successfully contested the seats of [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar]] and [[Bhiwandi East (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhiwandi (East)]], and under rules limiting successful candidates to one region, he chose Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar. | ||
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Azmi is the only MLA from Maharashtra to have won from 2 seats simultaneously in one election.{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}} | Azmi is the only MLA from Maharashtra to have won from 2 seats simultaneously in one election.{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}} | ||
Azmi has secured three consecutive wins in his [[Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency]] from 2009 to 2024. | |||
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== See also == | ==Controversies and Criticism== | ||
===Clash with MNS=== | |||
On 9 November 2009, Azmi was denounced and prevented by several [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]s of the [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena|MNS]] from taking his oath in [[Hindi]] and not in state official language [[Marathi language|Marathi]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/india/Azmi-attacked-over-Hindi-oath-four-MNS-members-suspended/Article1-474547.aspx |title=Azmi attacked over Hindi oath, four MNS members suspended |date=9 November 2009 |newspaper=The Hindustan Times |access-date=9 November 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091112134108/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/india/Azmi-attacked-over-Hindi-oath-four-MNS-members-suspended/Article1-474547.aspx |archive-date=12 November 2009 }}</ref> As a result of this incident, the speaker of the [[Maharashtra]] Legislative Assembly suspended the 4 MNS MLAs involved in the skirmish for a period of four years. The suspension was later revoked in July 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Assembly-revokes-suspension-of-4-MNS-legislators/articleshow/6161001.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911165101/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-13/mumbai/28291228_1_mns-legislators-mns-mlas-abu-asim-azmi|url-status=live|archive-date=11 September 2011|title = Assembly revokes suspension of 4 MNS legislators|date = 13 July 2010|access-date = 3 July 2013|newspaper = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
In December 2013, Azmi expressed disappointment after seeing Bollywood megastar [[Amitabh Bachchan]] share dais with [[Raj Thackeray]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/abu-azmi-it-was-painful-to-see-amitabh-bachchan-sharing-dais-with-raj-thackeray-302226/|title= Abu Azmi: It was painful to see Amitabh Bachchan sharing dais with Raj Thackeray|date= 25 December 2013}}</ref> | |||
===Anti-women views and comments on rape=== | |||
Following the trial in the [[Shakti Mills gang rape]] and in the aftermath of the comments made by then SP chief [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] in April 2014, Azmi told ''[[Mid-Day]]'', "Any woman if, whether married or unmarried, goes along with a man, with or without her consent, should be hanged. Rape is punishable by hanging in Islam. But here, nothing happens to women, only to men. Even the woman is guilty. Girls complain when someone touches them, and even when someone doesn't touch them. It becomes a problem then ... If rape happens with or without consent, it should be punished as prescribed in Islam." He also said, "See, I don't know what context he said it in. But, at times, the wrong people are awarded the death penalty. Boys do it in ''josh'' ([[Hindi]]: excitement), but what can I say in this? The death sentence should be given. I won't speak against Islam."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/shocking-women-having-sex-should-be-hanged-says-abu-azmi/15222050 |title=SHOCKING! Women having sex should be hanged, says Abu Azmi |newspaper=Mid Day |date=11 April 2014 |accessdate=11 July 2014}}</ref> Azmi's comments were widely criticized in India.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-abu-azmi-follows-mulayam-singh-s-footsteps-with-sexist-remark-says-women-having-premarital-sex-should-be-hanged-1977290 |title=Abu Azmi follows Mulayam Singh's footsteps with 'sexist' remark; says 'Women having premarital sex should be hanged' |work=dnaindia.com |date=11 April 2014 |accessdate=11 July 2014}}</ref> His daughter-in-law, actress [[Ayesha Takia]], expressed embarrassment and denounced Azmi for his comment.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/deeply-embarassed-and-ashamed-ayesha-takia-reacts-to-father-in-law-abu-azmis-rape-comment-680472.html |title=Deeply embarrassed and ashamed: Ayesha Takia reacts to father-in-law Abu Azmi's rape comment |website=News18 |date=11 April 2014 |access-date=19 June 2019 |archive-date=19 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619165147/https://www.news18.com/news/india/deeply-embarassed-and-ashamed-ayesha-takia-reacts-to-father-in-law-abu-azmis-rape-comment-680472.html |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena|MNS]] chief and leader [[Raj Thackeray]] heavily lambasted Azmi and [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] for their comments and anti-women views while appearing on [[Aap Ki Adalat]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YacVATFN9WQ|title= Raj Thackeray in Aap Ki Adalat (Full Episode) - India TV|website= [[YouTube]]|date= 19 April 2014}}</ref> Azmi received a show-cause notice for his comments. | |||
In 2017, he commented on a Bengaluru molestation case saying that the molestation was bound to happen since women consider nudity as fashion. He added that women should not roam around in the dark barring when they are accompanied by male family members.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-01-03 |title=Abu Azmi's comment on Bengaluru molestation case is not his first sexist rant |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/abu-azmis-comment-on-bengaluru-molestation-case-is-not-his-first-sexist-rant-3185302.html |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-03 |title=Women are to blame for Bengaluru molestation incident, says Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/women-are-to-blame-for-bengaluru-molestation-incident-says-samajwadi-party-leader-abu-azmi/articleshow/56310779.cms |access-date=2024-11-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
Azmi again drew headlines during a debate on raising legal age of marriage for women for suggesting men to not be along with their daughters at home as the "devil" may descend on them.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-18 |title=घर में अकेली बेटी, अकेली बहन के साथ मत रहो, शैतान कभी भी सवार हो सकता है: सपा नेता अबू आजमी |url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/india/article/sp-leader-abu-azmi-says-dont-stay-at-home-with-daughter-alone-devil-can-possess-anytime/377863 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=www.timesnowhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> He was reported saying “If my girl/daughter or sister is alone at home, then, my culture tells me to not stay alone with them. The [[Shaitan|s''haitan'' (devil)]] might take over your spirits….we have been witnessing many cases of rape committed by cousin brothers and fathers…this is what our ancestors have told us,” he explained. He also tried to support his ‘analysis’ by stating, “Meddling in the rules of Ishwar and Allah results in a disbalance in the society.”<ref>{{Cite web |author=Scroll Staff |date=2021-12-18 |title='Don't be alone at home with your daughter, the devil may descend on you': SP MLA Abu Azmi on TV |url=https://scroll.in/video/1013115/dont-be-alone-at-home-with-your-daughter-the-devil-may-descend-on-you-sp-mla-abu-azmi-on-tv |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> | |||
===Maharashtra assembly suspension=== | |||
On 5 March 2025, Azmi was suspended from Maharashtra assembly for his remarks praising Aurangzeb.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-mla-abu-azmi-suspended-from-assembly-over-aurangzeb-remark/articleshow/118727893.cms|title= Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi suspended from Assembly over Aurangzeb remark|work= The Times of India|date= 5 March 2025}}</ref> A case against Azmi was registered by the Mumbai Police under sections 299, 302, 356 (1), and 356 (2) of the [[Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita]]. He was granted an anticipatory bail by the civil sessions court for his comments.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-sessions-court-grants-anticipatory-bail-to-abu-azmi-in-aurangzeb-remarks-case-11741702203843.html|title= Mumbai Sessions Court grants anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi in Aurangzeb remarks case|date= 11 March 2025}}</ref> SP party head [[Akhilesh Yadav]] questioned the suspension and said, "If some people think that by ‘suspension’ they can silence the truth, then it reflects their childish and negative thinking."<ref name="s781">{{cite web | title=Aurangzeb row: Akhilesh Yadav questions basis of SP MLA Azmi's suspension, says truth can't be silenced | website=Deccan Herald | date=2025-03-05 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/aurangzeb-row-akhilesh-yadav-questions-basis-of-sp-mla-azmis-suspension-says-truth-cant-be-silenced-3433422 | access-date=2025-07-17}}</ref> | |||
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Abu Asim Azmi | |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra State President of Samajwadi Party | |
| Assumed office 1995 | |
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 13 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | constituency created |
| Constituency | Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar |
| Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1955 Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Samajwadi Party |
| Children | Farhan Azmi (son), Bushra Azmi (daughter), Farzeen Azmi (daughter), Shehwar Azmi (daughter), Rushda Azmi (daughter), Shehma Azmi (daughter) |
| Relatives | Ayesha Takia (daughter-in-law) |
| Residence | Bandra, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Alma mater | Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Website | www |
Abu Asim Azmi (born 8 August 1955) is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. He represents the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency, Mumbai. He belongs to the Samajwadi Party.[1]
He is the President of the Maharashtra state branch of the Samajwadi Party.[2] He currently represents Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar of Mumbai Suburban District in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Politics[edit | edit source]
Azmi entered politics and in 1995, under his leadership, the Samajwadi Party (SP) won two seats in the Maharashtra state assembly. In 2004, entering his first election cycle, Azmi was defeated by Yogesh Patil of the Shiv Sena from Bhiwandi constituency. From 2002 to 2008, Azmi was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rajya Sabha.
In the 2009 Lok Sabha election, Azmi was defeated by Gurudas Kamat (Congress). However, 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.
Azmi is the only MLA from Maharashtra to have won from 2 seats simultaneously in one election.[citation needed]
Azmi has secured three consecutive wins in his Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency from 2009 to 2024.
Members of Legislative Assembly[edit | edit source]
Key
| Election | Assembly Constituency | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar | Abu Azmi | Samajwadi Party | |
| 2014 | ||||
| 2019 | ||||
| 2024 | ||||
Controversies and Criticism[edit | edit source]
Clash with MNS[edit | edit source]
On 9 November 2009, Azmi was denounced and prevented by several MLAs of the MNS from taking his oath in Hindi and not in state official language Marathi.[3] As a result of this incident, the speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly suspended the 4 MNS MLAs involved in the skirmish for a period of four years. The suspension was later revoked in July 2010.[4]
In December 2013, Azmi expressed disappointment after seeing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan share dais with Raj Thackeray.[5]
Anti-women views and comments on rape[edit | edit source]
Following the trial in the Shakti Mills gang rape and in the aftermath of the comments made by then SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav in April 2014, Azmi told Mid-Day, "Any woman if, whether married or unmarried, goes along with a man, with or without her consent, should be hanged. Rape is punishable by hanging in Islam. But here, nothing happens to women, only to men. Even the woman is guilty. Girls complain when someone touches them, and even when someone doesn't touch them. It becomes a problem then ... If rape happens with or without consent, it should be punished as prescribed in Islam." He also said, "See, I don't know what context he said it in. But, at times, the wrong people are awarded the death penalty. Boys do it in josh (Hindi: excitement), but what can I say in this? The death sentence should be given. I won't speak against Islam."[6] Azmi's comments were widely criticized in India.[7] His daughter-in-law, actress Ayesha Takia, expressed embarrassment and denounced Azmi for his comment.[8] MNS chief and leader Raj Thackeray heavily lambasted Azmi and Mulayam Singh Yadav for their comments and anti-women views while appearing on Aap Ki Adalat.[9] Azmi received a show-cause notice for his comments.
In 2017, he commented on a Bengaluru molestation case saying that the molestation was bound to happen since women consider nudity as fashion. He added that women should not roam around in the dark barring when they are accompanied by male family members.[10][11]
Azmi again drew headlines during a debate on raising legal age of marriage for women for suggesting men to not be along with their daughters at home as the "devil" may descend on them.[12] He was reported saying “If my girl/daughter or sister is alone at home, then, my culture tells me to not stay alone with them. The shaitan (devil) might take over your spirits….we have been witnessing many cases of rape committed by cousin brothers and fathers…this is what our ancestors have told us,” he explained. He also tried to support his ‘analysis’ by stating, “Meddling in the rules of Ishwar and Allah results in a disbalance in the society.”[13]
Maharashtra assembly suspension[edit | edit source]
On 5 March 2025, Azmi was suspended from Maharashtra assembly for his remarks praising Aurangzeb.[14] A case against Azmi was registered by the Mumbai Police under sections 299, 302, 356 (1), and 356 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He was granted an anticipatory bail by the civil sessions court for his comments.[15] SP party head Akhilesh Yadav questioned the suspension and said, "If some people think that by ‘suspension’ they can silence the truth, then it reflects their childish and negative thinking."[16]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ TwoCircles.net (14 November 2009). "Samajwadi Party to honour Abu Azmi in Lucknow". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "Rajya Sabha members" Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi Accessed 30 December 2009
- ↑ "Azmi attacked over Hindi oath, four MNS members suspended". The Hindustan Times. 9 November 2009. Archived from the original on 12 November 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
- ↑ "Assembly revokes suspension of 4 MNS legislators". The Times of India. 13 July 2010. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
- ↑ "Abu Azmi: It was painful to see Amitabh Bachchan sharing dais with Raj Thackeray". 25 December 2013.
- ↑ "SHOCKING! Women having sex should be hanged, says Abu Azmi". Mid Day. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Abu Azmi follows Mulayam Singh's footsteps with 'sexist' remark; says 'Women having premarital sex should be hanged'". dnaindia.com. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Deeply embarrassed and ashamed: Ayesha Takia reacts to father-in-law Abu Azmi's rape comment". News18. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 19 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ↑ "Raj Thackeray in Aap Ki Adalat (Full Episode) - India TV". YouTube. 19 April 2014.
- ↑ "Abu Azmi's comment on Bengaluru molestation case is not his first sexist rant". Firstpost. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ↑ "Women are to blame for Bengaluru molestation incident, says Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi". The Times of India. 3 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ↑ "घर में अकेली बेटी, अकेली बहन के साथ मत रहो, शैतान कभी भी सवार हो सकता है: सपा नेता अबू आजमी". www.timesnowhindi.com (in हिन्दी). 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ↑ Scroll Staff (18 December 2021). "'Don't be alone at home with your daughter, the devil may descend on you': SP MLA Abu Azmi on TV". Scroll.in. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ↑ "Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi suspended from Assembly over Aurangzeb remark". The Times of India. 5 March 2025.
- ↑ "Mumbai Sessions Court grants anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi in Aurangzeb remarks case". 11 March 2025.
- ↑ "Aurangzeb row: Akhilesh Yadav questions basis of SP MLA Azmi's suspension, says truth can't be silenced". Deccan Herald. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.