Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/08/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Manjeer Patti, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Abu Azmi
Abu Asim Azmi appeared before the investigation officer in Mumbai as directed by the Sessions Court in connection with his controversial remarks on Aurangzeb. He was granted anticipatory bail on a solvent surety bond of Rs. 20,000 and was instructed to appear on March 12, 13, and 15 between 11 am and 1 pm.
Abu Asim Azmi withdrew his remarks on Aurangzeb and apologized after the comments triggered backlash. He said his words were twisted and that he never intended to disrespect Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Abu Asim Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly after remarks praising Aurangzeb sparked a political controversy. The action followed criticism from multiple leaders and police attention to the comments.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Abu Asim Azmi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 68 Years |
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| Address | Thackeray House, 2nd Floor, JN Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| College/University | Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University |
| Religion | Islam |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Haji Niyaz Ahmed Azmi (businessman) |
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| Mother | Ajrunnisan Niyaz Ahmed |
| Siblings | He has seven brothers and three sisters. |
| Spouse | Zaheda Asim Azmi (married 01/02/1980, homemaker) |
| Children | Son - Farhan Azmi (businessman, politician), Daughter-in-law - Ayesha Takia (former Indian actress), Daughters - Shenha Azmi, Rushda Azmi, Son-in-law - Saquib |
Career
| Political Party | Samajwadi Party |
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| Political Journey | 1995-Present: President of Samajwadi Party of Maharashtra | 2009-Present: Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | 2002-2008: Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha |
| Constituency | Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai |
| Electoral Wins | Three consecutive victories from 2009 to 2024 |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes Benz, Honda Accord, and Fiat Lounge |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abu Azmi is an Indian politician and a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. | |
| 2. He represents the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency in Maharashtra, located in the Mumbai Suburban District. | |
| 3. Abu Azmi is a member of the Samajwadi Party and serves as the President of the party’s Maharashtra state branch. | |
| 4. In 1995, Abu Azmi joined politics and led the Samajwadi Party (SP) to win two seats in the Maharashtra state assembly. | |
| 5. During his first election in 2004, Abu Asim Azmi lost to Yogesh Patil of the Shiv Sena in the Bhiwandi constituency in Maharashtra. | |
| 6. Abu Azmi holds the distinction of being the only MLA from Maharashtra to have won 2 seats simultaneously in one election. | |
| 7. He has secured three consecutive victories in his Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar Constituency from 2009 to 2024. | |
| 8. Abu Azmi founded the 'Haji Niyaz Ahmed Azmi Minority Educational Welfare Trust' in Mumbai, collaborating with NGOs from France and Spain. | |
| 9. Abu Azmi was detained in June 2017 by the Delhi Special Cell but denied involvement in a drug-related case concerning his nephew. | |
| 10. In April 2023, the Income Tax authorities summoned Abu Asim Azmi regarding a tax evasion case involving more than Rs. 160 crores. | |
| 11. In July 2023, Abu Asim Azmi stated he cannot chant Vande Mataram due to religious beliefs but emphasized this does not indicate disrespect towards the country. | |
| 12. Abu Azmi was detained on 6 March 1993 in connection with the Mumbai bomb blasts but was later acquitted by the Supreme Court of India. | |
| 13. He is the Chairperson of Niyaztrust and MilliTahreek Foundation. | |
| 14. He has been a member of the Radio Club in Colaba, Mumbai since 1992, actively participating in various club activities, particularly in sports. |