New Delhi, March 5 -- Suspended Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi has objected to his Assembly suspension, arguing that his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were made outside the House and not inside. Abu Azmi said he withdrew his statement to ensure that the House functions but "still there is a controversy".

"To ensure that the House functions, I spoke about withdrawing my statement. I did not say anything wrong. Still, there is a controversy and proceedings of the House are being stalled," Abu Azmi said.

The Samajwadi Party MLA added, "To ensure that the House functions and some work is done during Budget Session...I withdrew the statement that I made outside the Assembly, not in the House. Still, I have been suspended."

Abu Azmi, presid...