Abu Azmi meanwhile, wants to hang women who willingly have sex. I think he needs to hang up his boots & seek medical attention ASAP. — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 11, 2014

As if Mulayam Singh Yadav's statement wasn't atrocious enough, Abu Azmi backs him by stating that women who are raped should be hanged too. — Divya Kapur (@ParadisalDreams) April 11, 2014

Pretty sure Abu Azmi is trying to win an election in Afghanistan. — Ashish Shakya (@stupidusmaximus) April 11, 2014

After Mulayam Singh, Abu Azmi confirms that only way to enter SP is to have a sick mindset — Sourabh Manna (@sourabhmanna) April 11, 2014

If Abu Azmi or Mulayam Singh ever appeared on Roadies i dont think they will need any more contestants for like 4 seasons. — Fickleman (@ImSpacemanSpiff) April 11, 2014

"Hey Abu Azmi, wanna hear a joke?" "Yes" "Brains" "I don't get it" "EXACTLY"." — Sangam (@SangamSharma17) April 11, 2014

New day, new clown in town - yesterday Mulayam,today Abu Azmi - verbal diarrhea #Elections2014 — Priyatham Rajagopal (@priyathamr) April 11, 2014

if wot im reading about my father in laws statements r true then me and Farhan are deeply embarrassed n ashamed... — Ayesha Takia Azmi♡ (@Ayeshatakia) April 11, 2014

We surely do nottt share this mindset...its disrespectful to women.if these statements r true then its sad. — Ayesha Takia Azmi♡ (@Ayeshatakia) April 11, 2014

MUMBAI: Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi has said that any woman who has sex outside marriage should be hanged, including rape victims According to a report published in Mid-Day, Azmi said, “Rape is punishable by hanging in Islam. But here, nothing happens to women, only to men. Even the woman is guilty.”The Samajwadi Party leader further added, “In India, if you have sex with a person with consent, it’s fine. But if that same person complains, it’s a problem. Nowadays, we see a lot of such cases. Girls complain when someone touches them, and even when someone doesn’t touch them. It becomes a problem then, and the man’s honour is ruined in this. If rape happens with or without consent, it should be punished as prescribed in Islam.”When asked for a solution to the problem of rapes, Azmi had this to say: “Solution is this: any woman if, whether married or unmarried, goes along with a man, with or without her consent, should be hanged. Both should be hanged. It shouldn’t be allowed even if a woman goes by consent.”Here’s how the netizens reacted to Azmi’s statement:This is what his daughter-in-law & actor Ayesha Takia had to say:On Tuesday Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav sparked controversy with his comments on rape.Addressing a rally in Moradabad, Mulayam said, "rape accused should not be hanged. Men make mistakes."When Azmi was asked to comment on Mulayam’s remark, he said, “What context has he spoken in? Sometimes, the wrong people go to the gallows. Josh mein ladke aisa kar jaate hai. I won’t speak against Islam.”Mulayam's comments evoked strong reactions with other parties slamming him for his insensitive comments."We condemn Mulayam Singh's statement. There should be zero tolerance for rape and crime against women," the Congress said.Slamming Mulayam's statement, Kiran Bedi said, "This statement is not just against women, it is against the society. They should be punished with no votes."