<h1>Assembly Member Suspended for Praising Aurangzeb, Despite Apology; Remarks Seen as Insult to Maratha Icons</h1> A member of the Maharashtra assembly was suspended despite retracting his comments praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The suspension followed a unanimous motion after his remarks were deemed insulting to Maratha leaders Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The member claimed his statements were historical and not derogatory, but apologized if they offended anyone. The Deputy Chief Minister criticized him for disrespecting Maratha icons and labeled him a 'traitor,' asserting that Aurangzeb's actions were cruel. The suspension will last until the end of the budget session on March 26.