The suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi from the Maharashtra Assembly for the remainder of the ongoing session is a troubling development. His comments on Aurangzeb may have been controversial, but in a democracy, the way to counter a claim is through debate, not suppression.

If every historical figure is to be reduced to absolute categories of good or evil, we not only distort history but also rob ourselves of the ability to learn from it. History is not static; it evolves with new research, fresh evidence, and a deeper understanding of the past.

Aurangzeb remains a divisive figure, and there is ample room for argument about his legacy. Azmi’s assertions can be........

© Free Press Journal