'Upchaar Hum Kar Denge': CM Yogi Rips Into Abu Azmi For Glorifying Aurangzeb

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, saying that he should be expelled from the party and sent to Uttar Pradesh, where his government would ensure his "special treatment."  

Addressing the Uttar Pradesh assembly, Adityanath criticized the Akhilesh Yadav -led SP, questioning why the party had not taken action against Azmi for allegedly glorifying Aurangzeb. He stated, "Samajwadi Party... us (Abu Azmi) ko nikalo party se, UP bhej do, baaki upchaar hum apne aap karwa lenge" (Remove that person from the Samajwadi Party and send him to UP, we will do his treatment).  

The BJP leader also accused SP leaders of attacking the Maha Kumbh while allegedly praising a historical figure who destroyed temples. 

"The person who feels ashamed about the heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, instead of taking pride, considers Aurangzeb his idol. Does he have the right to stay in our country? Samajwadi Party should answer this," he said.  

Adityanath further questioned why the SP had failed to condemn Azmi’s statements. "On the one hand, you keep blaming Maha Kumbh, and on the other hand, you praise someone like Aurangzeb, who destroyed the temples of the country. Why can't you control that MLA of yours? Why didn't you condemn his statement?" he asked.  

Abu Azmi Suspended Over Controversial Remark

Azmi, a leader of the Maharashtra SP unit, was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly for the entire session over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil stated that Azmi’s statements had hurt the dignity of the House.  

The controversy erupted after Azmi claimed that Aurangzeb was not a cruel ruler and had even built temples. However, following a backlash, Azmi clarified his remarks, alleging that his words were twisted.  

"I have said what historians and writers have documented about Aurangzeb Rahmatullah Ali," Azmi said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). He maintained that he had not insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or other historical figures.  

"If anyone has been hurt by my statement, I take back my words and my statement," Azmi added.