<h1>Maharashtra MLA Suspended for Praising Aurangzeb, Retracts Remarks Amid Controversy Over Comments on National Icons</h1> The Maharashtra assembly suspended a Samajwadi Party MLA for praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, considered an insult to revered Maratha figures Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured the legislative council that the MLA would be jailed. The MLA retracted his remarks, claiming they were made to facilitate assembly proceedings. The controversy sparked demands for action against others accused of making derogatory comments about national icons. The Chief Minister criticized the Opposition for a selective response to such remarks, highlighting a need for consistent standards in addressing offensive statements.