Abu Azmi Sparks Controversy Again With Statement at Bhiwandi Event

In Brief

• Abu Azmi speaks again in Bhiwandi

• 'I am a servant of Allah, will not say Vande Mataram'

• 'Not acceptable to worship others besides God'

(Abu Azmi) A ceremony was organized in Bhiwandi under the leadership of Bhiwandi First, established by various social and educational institutions in Bhiwandi, to honor Abu Asim Azmi on the occasion of thirty years of his political and social journey started in 1995.

Many office bearers of social and educational institutions, political party officials, and former councilors attended this program. On this occasion, Abu Azmi said, 'I am a servant of Allah, I will not say Vande Mataram' 'It is not acceptable to worship others besides God,' said Abu Azmi. This statement by Abu Azmi is likely to spark a new controversy, and many reactions are now coming from the political circles regarding his statement.