Mumbai, March 18 -- Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the Nagpur violence, calling it unprecedented in a city known for communal harmony.

In a self-made video, Azmi, emphasizing unity and progress, appealed to everyone to maintain peace and work towards the nation's development.

"I am regretful and deeply saddened that Nagpur, where everyone was living with harmony, communal riots never occurred earlier, has witnessed such a major incident this time. Several people have been injured. I just want to say, do not get provoked by anyone. I appeal to everyone to maintain peace and work towards the progress of the country," the Samajwadi Party MLA said.

Earlier today, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane held Abu...