The recent praise of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb by Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi has ignited a political feud between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and SP in India. Azmi’s commendation of Aurangzeb led to his suspension from the Maharashtra assembly, prompting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to demand his expulsion. Azmi’s remarks have been condemned as an effort to distort historical facts, with critics accusing him of attempting to rewrite history. Opposition parties have alleged that the BJP orchestrated the controversy to shift focus away from crucial matters. The clash between the BJP and SP over Azmi’s comments has escalated tensions in the political landscape, highlighting differing perspectives on historical figures and their legacies in India.