Extends olive branch to Shiv Sena to battle MNS after allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bal Thackeray

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi was forced to eat humble pie after he allegedly made condescending remarks against Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

Azmi, who was slapped and assaulted by four MNS MLAs inside the Vidhan Bhavan on Monday, had allegedly said, "Thackeray has become old and speaks like a child," after the octogenarian blamed Azmi for the ruckus inside the House.

The Sena mouthpiece Saamna wrote in an editorial, "What can you do if a rowdy from Bhendi Bazaar (Azmi) insults Marathi in an act with political implications?"

Infuriated by Azmi's anti-Thackeray remark, agitated Sainiks led by MLA Eknath Shinde stopped Azmi from leaving the Vidhan Sabha premises and threatened him.

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