India, March 5 -- Maharashtra assembly on Wednesday suspended Samajwadi party (SP) MLA Abu Asim Azmi from House membership till end of ongoing budget session over his remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, which prompted the Opposition to accuse him of "treason".

Abu Asim Azmi's remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sparked controversy in the Maharashtra legislature on Tuesday as well as the ruling Mahayuti members demanded his suspension, prompting the leader to retract his statements. Both Houses of the state legislature were adjourned for the day due to the uproar.

In a post on X, Azmi claimed his comments were misinterpreted. "Whatever I said about Aurangzeb has been stated by historians and writers. I did not insult Shivaji Mahar...