Abu Azmi is an Indian politician. He is a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and represents the Mankud Shivaji Nagar district on the outskirts of Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra. He belongs to the Samajwadi Party and serves as the president of its Maharashtra unit.
Wiki/Biography
Abu Asim Azmi (68 years as of 2023) was born on Monday, August 8, 1955, in Manjeer Patti, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Leo. After completing his schooling, he went to Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was accused of having gangland connections. On March 6, 1993, Abu Azmi was detained by the Mumbai police in connection with the Mumbai bomb blasts. He was imprisoned for a year until India’s Supreme Court acquitted him. Thereafter, Abu Azmi chose to enter politics.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi. He is the owner of an embroidery shop in Bundi market, south Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Photos of Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi
His mother’s name is unknown. Abu Asim Azmi had seven brothers and three sisters. The names of his two brothers are Qasim Azmi and Abu Shahid Azmi.
wife and children
His wife’s name is Zahida Azmi, a businesswoman.
Abu Azmi (left) with his wife and son
Abu Asim Azmi had a son named Farhan Azmi, who was 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 had five daughters. The names of his two daughters are Sheena Azmi and Rashida Azmi. Rushda marries Saquib.
Abu Azmi’s wife, daughter and son-in-law
religion
Abu Asim Azmi believed in Islam.
address
Abu Asim Azmi’s residential address: Thackeray House, 2nd Floor, JN Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Profession
politics
Abu Asim Azmi joined politics in 1995. That year, he led the Samajwadi Party (SP) to win two seats in the Maharashtra Assembly. In 2004, he contested his first general election and lost to Shiv Sena’s Yogesh Patil from Bhiwandi constituency in Maharashtra. Azmi served as Member of Parliament (MP) from Uttar Pradesh constituency from 2002 to 2008.
Abu Azmi at a political rally in the 2000s
Abu Asim Azmi lost the 2009 Lok Sabha elections to Gurudas Kamat of the Congress party. In the same year, he won a seat in the Maharashtra Assembly and served two terms. He contested the Maharashtra Assembly from two districts, Mankurd-Shivaji Nagar and Bhiwandi (East) and won the elections from both districts. But as per the rules, he could represent only one district and hence he decided to represent the Mankurd-Shivaji Nagar constituency. Azmi has achieved a special achievement by being the only MLA from Maharashtra to win two seats in a single election. He also won three consecutive times from 2009 to 2024 in the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency.
dispute
Rape victims should be punished
In 2013, Abu Azmi sparked controversy when she said in a media interview that women who have sex with men before marriage should be hanged even if they consent. He made the statement when asked what he thought of Mulayam Singh’s comments on the rape case that took place that year. He also added in the same interview that rape victims should be punished. Expressing his views on the Shaktimir rape case in an interview with the media, Azmi said that rape should be punished under Islamic law regardless of whether it occurred with or without consent. He said,
Any woman, married or unmarried, who consented to intercourse with a man or not, should be hanged. In Islam, rape is punishable by hanging. But here, nothing happens to women, only to men. Even women are guilty. Girls complain when someone touches them and even when someone doesn’t touch them. Then this becomes a problem… If rape occurs without consent, it should be punished as per the rules of Islam. “
In the same conversation, he added that both criminals and victims should be sentenced to death. Abu Asim Azmi said,
Look, I don’t know in what context he said that. But, sometimes, the wrong person is sentenced to death. Boys do it with “josh” (Hindi: excitement), but what can I say? Should be sentenced to death. I will not speak against Islam. “
Indian leaders will be Hindus
In 2021, Azmi sparked controversy when he said in a video that if Muslims wanted to rule India, he should move to Pakistan. He said,
This is secular India and our leaders will be Hindus. Muslims who want to establish their leadership should go to Pakistan. “
Income tax evasion case
In April 2023, the Income Tax authorities summoned Abu Asim Azmi for questioning in a tax evasion case involving over Rs. 1.6 billion rupees. Azmi’s involvement came under investigation after the Income Tax Department began probing the activities of Varanasi-based Vinayak Group. The group has constructed various buildings in Varanasi, including high-rise residential towers, shopping malls and commercial retail centres.
Abu Azmi talks to media
Chanting slogans “Vande Mataram” is not acceptable
In July 2023, during the Maharashtra Assembly session, Abu Azmi raised the issue of riots in Sambhaji Nagar area. However, his remarks sparked controversy and led Speaker Rahul Narwekar to adjourn the House. Abu Asim Azmi said he cannot chant Vande Mataram as it goes against the teachings of his religion, Islam. He clarified that not speaking out does not mean he disrespects the country. His remarks in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly triggered a major political controversy in Maharashtra. He said his religious beliefs did not allow him to say “Vande Mataram”. He said,
Islam teaches us to kneel before the One who created this entire world. According to my religious beliefs, if I cannot recite Vande Mataram, then it does not diminish my respect for my country and my patriotism and no one should object to this. “
Snippet of Abu Azmi’s Twitter post on Vande Mataram
Introduction to IPC
- 1 charge related to abetment of assault (Section 134 IPC)
- 1 charge related to extortion (Section 384 IPC)
- 1 charge related to extortion by placing person in fear of death or grievous hurt (Section 386 IPC)
- 1 charge related to putting person in fear of death or grievous hurt for the purpose of extortion (Section 387 IPC)
- 1 charge related to falsification of court records or public registers etc. (Section 466 IPC)
- 1 charge related to forgery of securities, wills, etc. (Section 467 IPC)
- 1 count of inciting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc. and committing conduct prejudicial to the maintenance of harmony (IPC Section 153A)
- 1 charge of cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property (Section 420 IPC)
- 1 charge related to voluntarily causing grievous hurt (Section 325 IPC)
- 2 counts related to forgery (Section 465 IPC)
- 1 charge related to taking part in unlawful assembly with deadly weapon (Section 144 IPC)
- 1 charge related to rioting (Section 146 IPC)
- 1 charge related to rioting penalty (Section 147 IPC)
- 1 charge related to rioting with deadly weapon (Section 148 IPC)
- 1 count in relation to each member of the unlawful assembly guilty of an offense committed in the prosecution of a common object (Section 149 IPC)
- 1 charge related to mischief causing damage worth Rs.50 Cr (IPC Section 427)
- 1 charge related to mischief (Section 425 IPC)
- 1 charge under penalty of criminal conspiracy (Section 120B IPC)
- 1 charge related to unlawful assembly (Section 141 IPC)
- 1 charge related to being a member of an unlawful assembly (Section 143 IPC)
car collection
Abu Asim Azmi owns a Mercedes, Honda Accord and Fiat Lounge.
Abu Azmi poses with his car
assets/property
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 36,72,537
- Corporate bonds, debentures and shares: 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
- Building: Rs. 20,06,17,000
Liabilities
- Bank Loans: Rs. 51,97,596
- Other Dues: Rs. 4,13,59,954
net worth
As of 2009, Abu Asim Azmi had approximately Rs. Net worth 1.495 billion rupees.
Facts/Trivia
- Azmi said his time in prison motivated him to devote himself to political causes. In 1994, Raj Babbar arranged a meeting with Samajwadi chief Mulayam Yadav, setting him on the path to politics.
- While Azmi was working in his father’s embroidery factory in the crowded Bundi Bazaar area, he showcased his business ambitions by setting up a human resources recruitment agency to send people to West Asia. He also began exploring opportunities in real estate.
- In 2013, Azmi faced strong criticism after her comments about the Shaktimir rape case were widely circulated in India. His daughter-in-law and actress Ayesha Takia has publicly expressed her extreme embarrassment and shame over his remarks.
Abu Azmi and daughter-in-law Ayesha Takia
- According to media reports, Abu Azmi does not have life insurance although he owns assets worth over Rs. 209 crores. An affidavit he filed with the Board of Elections in 2019 showed that neither he nor any of his family members had any insurance.
- In June 2017, the Delhi Special Cell arrested Abu Aslam Azmi for possessing 5 kilograms of a party drug called MDMA, also known as ICE. Value 100 rupees. 40 crore 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.
The task force is joined by four arrested members of the international drug cartel, including Abu Aslam Qasim Azmi (wearing black T-shirt)
- Abu Asim Azmi runs the Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi Minorities Educational Welfare Trust in Mumbai. The organization works in partnership with other NGOs in France and Spain.
Abu Azmi poses with staff of Haji Niaz Ahmed Azmi Minorities Education and Welfare Trust
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