Mumbai’s political landscape heated up as Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi unleashed a barrage of criticism against the Maharashtra government and a controversial new film. Speaking exclusively to reporters, Azmi demanded an independent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the plane crash that claimed the life of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, insisting that only an external agency could uncover the full truth amid swirling public questions.
Azmi didn’t stop there. He expressed outrage over ‘The Kerala Files 2,’ labeling it a deliberate attempt to target Muslims and undermine constitutional values. ‘This arbitrary behavior has gone too far—water has crossed our heads,’ he declared, highlighting what he sees as a pattern of divisive tactics.
Turning to recent policy decisions, Azmi condemned the Maharashtra government’s move to scrap 5% reservation for Muslims in jobs and education. He accused the administration of harboring communal biases, constantly researching ways to polarize the majority community. Recalling that the Congress-NCP alliance had announced the quota in 2014 but failed to implement it properly, Azmi urged genuine justice for economically and socially backward Muslim communities tied to traditional occupations.
On Telangana’s special relaxations for Muslim government employees during Ramadan, Azmi praised the initiative and called on Maharashtra to follow suit. He also fired back at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on having three children and infiltrators, questioning the BJP-led central government’s responsibility since 2014. ‘If infiltrators are entering, whose accountability is it? Catch them and deport them,’ he challenged.
Azmi’s outspoken comments reflect deepening tensions in Maharashtra politics, where issues of governance, communal harmony, and minority rights continue to spark fierce debates. As opposition voices grow louder, the government faces mounting pressure to address these grievances transparently.