Ayesha Takia overwhelmed by fans support after taking stance against father-in-law Abu Azmi

Cant thank ul enough 4 the immense ongoing support n lov. I truly appreciate each tweet. Thank u all so much.

— Ayesha Takia Azmi♡ (@Ayeshatakia) April 13, 2014

Soon after Abu Azmi’s comments on rape victims, Ayesha Takia tweeted, ‘We surely do not share this mindset. It’s disrespectful to women. If these statements are true then its sad.” She also added, “If wot I’m reading about my father-in-law’s statements are true then me and Farhan are deeply embarrassed and ashamed.

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

Ayesha’s husband Farhan had tweeted:

An apology will certainly not hurt.Takin the higher ground will only impress the people of India. I urge my leaders to Apologise for hurting

— Farhan Azmi (@abufarhanazmi) April 11, 2014

Ayesha and Farhan’s comments and refusal to accept Abu Azmi’s comments received positive comments from fans on Twitter.

@Ayeshatakia @abufarhanazmi Congrats Ayesha for having a real man in your life who respects women and is ready to put respect above politics

— kitsharma (@kitsharma) April 4, 2014

@Ayeshatakia @abufarhanazmi Congrats Ayesha for having a real man in your life who respects women and is ready to put respect above politics

— kitsharma (@kitsharma) April 4, 2014

Wats wrong is wrong! Ideologies shuld be practical. Indeed proud of @abufarhanazmi & @Ayeshatakia for taking the stance!

— Krishnanand Shenai (@bcompany) April 12, 2014

@PritishNandy @abufarhanazmi @Ayeshatakia Good sign that the children are taking a stand and pointing out that the old ways are passé !

— Tanmoy Chakrabarty (@tanmoychak) April 12, 2014

@PritishNandy @abufarhanazmi @Ayeshatakia Hats off to a generation that has the guts to stand up and put forth what they feel

— Dr. Swapna Patker (@drswapnapatker) April 12, 2014

On April 11, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi had courted controversy with his statement suggesting death penalty for women who have sex outside marriage.

The statement by the Maharashtra leader has evoked sharp criticism from across political fraternity and as well as other sections of the society.