Mumbai, March 3 -- Calling Samajwadi Party leader and Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb "wrong and unacceptable," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that he should be charged with "treason."

"His statement is wrong and should be condemned. Aurangzeb tortured Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj for 40 days; calling such a person good is the biggest sin, and hence, Abu Azmi should apologise. Our CM has taken this matter seriously. He should be charged with treason," Shinde told reporters.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the historical drama Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, for its portrayal of the bravery of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Speaking at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Mar...