Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and five-time MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Nizamabad Assembly constituency, Alam Badi Azmi, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness.
Azmi had been undergoing treatment for several months and breathed his last after his health deteriorated. His death has been widely mourned across Uttar Pradesh, with political leaders cutting across party lines paying tribute to the veteran legislator.
Akhilesh Yadav Condoles His Death
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief over Azmi’s demise and remembered him as a respected leader.
“Extremely saddened by the demise of senior Samajwadi Party leader and popular MLA from Azamgarh’s Nizamabad Assembly constituency, Janab Alam Badi Sahab. May God grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense loss. Heartfelt tributes,” Akhilesh Yadav said in a post on X.
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
आज़मगढ़ के निज़ामाबाद विधानसभा क्षेत्र से विधायक जनाब आलम बदी आज़मी साहब के इंतक़ाल की ख़बर बेहद अफ़सोसनाक है।
उनका जाना मिल्लत, समाज और सियासत के लिए एक बड़ा ख़सारा है। उनकी ख़िदमात और ख़ुलूस को हमेशा याद रखा जाएगा।
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Five-Time MLA with a Long Political Career
Born on March 16, 1936, in Azamgarh district, Alam Badi Azmi studied Mechanical Engineering after completing his education at Islamia College, Gorakhpur. He briefly worked as an engineer before entering public life, inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas Chandra Bose.
He was elected to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly for the first time in 1996 on a Samajwadi Party ticket and went on to represent the Nizamabad constituency five times. He was regarded as one of the closest associates of the late SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Turned Down Ministerial Post
One of the defining moments of Azmi’s political career came in 2012 when the Samajwadi Party formed the government in Uttar Pradesh. Despite being offered a ministerial position, he declined it, saying he preferred to stay among the people of his constituency and continue serving them directly.
He was widely respected for treating politics as a means of public service rather than personal gain.
Known for His Simplicity and Honesty
Alam Badi Azmi earned a reputation for his modest lifestyle and integrity. He continued to use a basic keypad mobile phone, wore inexpensive clothes made from fabric produced at the Tanda textile mill, and avoided luxury despite decades in public office.
Visitors to his home were welcomed with simple hospitality, and he remained easily accessible to people, often meeting residents outside his house to listen to their concerns.
His honesty was reflected in an incident from the 1996 Assembly elections, when he reportedly returned ₹5 lakh given to him by Mulayam Singh Yadav for election expenses, saying he did not need the money to contest the polls.
Remembered Across Party Lines
Throughout his political career, Azmi was known for his clean image, transparency and close connection with the people. His commitment to honest politics and public welfare earned him respect across political parties.
His passing has been described as a significant loss for Azamgarh and the Samajwadi Party, with leaders, supporters and social organisations paying tribute to a politician remembered for his simplicity, integrity and lifelong dedication to public service.
