Abu Azmi is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and represents the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency in the suburban district of Mumbai, Maharashtra. He belongs to the Samajwadi Party and serves as the president of the party’s Maharashtra branch.
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Abu Asim Azmi was born on Monday 8 August 1955 (age 68 years as of 2023) in Manjer Patti, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Leo. After graduation, he went to Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was accused of having connections with the underworld. On March 6, 1993, Abu Azmi was arrested by Bombay police authorities in connection with the Mumbai bomb blasts. He was jailed for a year before the Supreme Court of India declared him innocent of the charges. After that, Abu Azmi chose to enter politics.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi. She was an embroidery shop owner at Bhendi Market in South Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Picture of Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi
His mother’s name is unknown. Abu Asim Azmi has seven brothers and three sisters. His two brothers names are Qasim Azmi and Abu Shahid Azmi.
wife and children
His wife’s name is Zahida Azmi and she is a businessman.
Abu Azmi (left) with his wife and son
Abu Asim Azmi has a son named Farhan Azmi who is a businessman and politician. Farhan is married to Ayesha Takia, a former Indian model and actress.
Abu Azmi’s son and daughter-in-law
Abu Asim Azmi has five daughters. His two daughters’ names are Shehna Azmi and Rushda Azmi. Rushda is married to Saqib.
Abu Azmi’s wife, daughter and son-in-law
religion
Abu Asim Azmi follows Islam.
Address
Abu Asim Azim resides at Thackeray House, 2nd Floor, JN Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Career
politics
Abu Asim Azmi joined politics in 1995. During that year, he led the Samajwadi Party (SP) to two seats in the Maharashtra state assembly. In 2004, he contested his first general election and lost to Yogesh Patil of Shiv Sena from Bhiwandi constituency in Maharashtra. Azim served as Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha from the constituency of Uttar Pradesh from 2002 to 2008.
Abu Azmi during a political rally in the 2000s
Abu Asim Azmi lost to Congress Party’s Guruda Kamat in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections. In the same year, he won a seat in the Maharashtra Assembly and served for two terms. He contested the Maharashtra Assembly from two constituencies, Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar and Bhiwandi (East) and won both. However, he could represent only one region as per the rules, so he decided to represent Mankhurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency. Azmi has the unique achievement of being the only MP from Maharashtra to win 2 seats simultaneously in a single election. He also won three consecutive terms in his Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency from 2009 to 2024.
confrontations
Rape victims should be punished
In 2013, Abu Azmi caused controversy when he said in a media interview that women who have sex with men before marriage, even if they consented, should be hanged. He made this statement when asked his opinion on Mulayam Singh’s comments on the rape case that happened that year. He also added in the same interview that rape victims should be punished. During an interview with the media, Azmi expressed his views on the Shakti Milli rape case and said whether the rape was consensual or non-consensual, it should be punished according to Islamic law. She said,
Any woman, married or unmarried, who goes with a man, with or without his consent, must be hanged. In Islam, rape is punishable by hanging. But nothing happens to women here, only to men. Even women are guilty. Girls complain when someone touches them and even when someone doesn’t touch them. Then it becomes a problem… if the rape is consensual or non-consensual, it should be punished as prescribed in Islam.”
In the same conversation, he added that the death sentence should be given to both the perpetrator and the victim. Abu Asim Azmi said:
I don’t know in what context he said that. But sometimes, the wrong people are put to death. Boys do it in josh (Hindi: excitement), but what can I say about it? The death sentence must be imposed. I will not speak against Islam.”
Indian leaders would be Hindus
In 2021, Azmi caused controversy when he was recorded in a video saying that if a Muslim wants to rule India, he should move to Pakistan. he stated
This is a secular India where our leaders will be Hindus. A Muslim who wants to create his own leadership should go to Pakistan. “
Income tax evasion case
In April 2023, the Income Tax Authority summoned Abu Asim Azmi for questioning in connection with a tax evasion case involving over Rs.500 crore. 160 crores. Azmi’s involvement came after the Income Tax Department began probing the activities of the Varanasi-based Vinayak Group. This group has built various buildings including high rise residential towers, malls and commercial retail centers in Varanasi.
Abu Azmi while talking to media houses
Scanning of the slogan “Vande Mataram” is not acceptable
In July 2023, during the Maharashtra Assembly session, Abu Azmi raised the issue of riots in Sambajinagar district. However, his remark sparked controversy and led to the shutdown of the House by Speaker Rahul Narvekar. Abu Asim Azmi stated that he cannot chant Vande Mataram because it is against the teachings of his religion, Islam. He explained that not saying this does not mean that he is disrespecting the country. His remarks in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly created a major political controversy in Maharashtra. He expressed that his religious beliefs do not allow him to say “Vande Mataram”. She said,
Islam teaches us to bow before the one who created this whole world. According to my religion, if I can’t recite Vande Mataram, it doesn’t diminish my respect for my country and my patriotism, and no one should object to that.”
Excerpt from Abu Azmi’s Twitter post on Vande Mataram
Brief details of IPCs
- 1 charge related to abetment of attack (IPC Section-134)
- 1 charge of extortion (IPC Section-384)
- 1 charge relating to extortion causing fear of death or grievous hurt to a person (IPC Section-386)
- 1 Charge relating to extortion in fear of death or grievous hurt to a person (IPC Section-387)
- 1 charge related to falsification of court or public registry minutes, etc. (IPC Article-466)
- 1 A charge relating to a valuable security, a will, etc. Forgery (IPC Section-467)
- 1 The charge relates to promoting enmity between different groups based on religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc. and committing acts prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony (IPC Section-153A)
- 1 count of cheating and dishonestly supplying property (IPC Section-420)
- 1 charge relating to voluntary grievous hurt (IPC section-325)
- 2 Charges relating to forgery (IPC Section-465)
- 1 count of joining an unlawful assembly armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-144)
- 1 charge related to Rioting (IPC Section-146)
- 1 charge relating to punishment for rioting (IPC Section-147)
- 1 charge of rioting, armed with a deadly weapon (IPC Section-148)
- 1 charge relating to all members of an unlawful assembly guilty of an offense committed in pursuit of a common object (IPC Section-149)
- 1 charge relating to damage up to fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
- 1 Charges relating to mischief (IPC Section-425)
- 1 charge relating to criminal conspiracy (IPC Section-120B)
- 1 charge related to unlawful assembly (IPC Section-141)
- 1 charge related to membership of unlawful assembly (IPC Section-143)
Car collection
Abu Asim Azmi owns Mercedes Benz, Honda Accord and Fiat Lounge.
Abu Azim poses with his car
Assets/Properties
movable assets
- Deposits in banks: Rs. 36,72,537
- Bonds, bonds and shares in companies: Rs. 4,53,12,846
- NSS, Postal Savings: Rs. 20,01,086
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 27,16,265
- Other assets: Rs. 99,07,17,678
real estate
- Agricultural land: Rs. 83,97,844
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 7,50,000
- Buildings: Rs. 20,06,17,000
Obligations
- Loans from banks: Rs. 51,97,596
- Other charges: Rs. 4,13,59,954
Net worth
As of 2009, Abu Asim Azmi’s approximately Rs. 149.5 crore net worth.
Facts/Trivia
- According to Azmi, his time in prison motivated him to dedicate himself to politics. A meeting arranged by Raj Babar with Samajwadi chief Mulayam Yadav in 1994 set him on the path to politics.
- While working in his father’s embroidery department in the bustling Bhendi market, Azmi showed his business aspirations by starting a manpower recruitment agency that sent people to West Asia. He also started exploring opportunities in the real estate sector.
- After Azim’s comments on the Shakti Mill rape case went viral in India in 2013, he faced severe criticism. Ayesha Takia, his daughter-in-law and actress, openly expressed her extreme embarrassment and shame over his words.
Abu Azmi with his daughter-in-law, Ayesha Takiya
- According to media reports, Abu Azmi does not have life insurance despite owning property worth over Rs. 209 million. An affidavit filed by him with the Election Commission in 2019 revealed that neither he nor any of his family members had insurance coverage.
- In June 2017, the Delhi Special Cell arrested Abu Aslam Azmi for possession of 5 kg of a party drug called ‘MDMA’ also known as ‘ICE’ worth Rs. 40 crores in Delhi. Abu Aslam Azmi is the nephew of Abu Asim Azmi. Shortly after his arrest, Abu Azmi said he had nothing to do with his nephew’s actions.
A special cell group and four arrested international drug cartel members, including Abu Aslam Qasim Azmi (in black shirt)
- Abu Asim Azmi runs “Hajji Niaz Ahmed Azmi Minority Educational Welfare Trust” in Mumbai. This organization collaborates with other non-governmental organizations from France and Spain to carry out its activities.
Abu Azmi posing with the staff of Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi Minority Educational Welfare Trust
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