Mukhtar Ansari

Mukhtar’s political pedigree was impeccable. He is the grandson of Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari who was the President of Indian National Congress in its early years. His maternal grandfather was Brigadier Mohammad Usman

Mukhtar Ansari laid to rest in UP's Ghazipur amid tight security

After the post-mortem on Friday, a convoy carrying Ansari's body left Banda for his native place in Ghazipur amid heavy security

Security beefed up in UP's Ghazipur ahead of Mukhtar Ansari's burial

Rituals related to Ansari’s burial are underway and the body will be taken to the Kali Bagh burial ground where a grave was dug on Friday

End of an era in Purvanchal as ‘Bahubalis’ Mukhtar Ansari, Atiq Ahmed die within a year

While Atiq Ahmed was shot dead in police custody by miscreants, the family of Mukhtar Ansari alleges he was ‘slow poisoned’ to death inside prison

Live: Mukhtar Ansari passes away | Section 144 imposed

Live News: Mukhtar Ansari, Gangster turned Politician passes away. He died on March 28 due to a heart attack. Section 144 imposed. Watch

Mukhtar Ansari Death: End Of Gangster-Turned Netas In Eastern UP | Family Alleges Foul Play

It's the end of an era in Purvanchal, eastern UP as 'Bahubali' Mukhtar Ansari and Atiq Ahmed pass away within a year. Allegations of Mukhtar Ansari being 'slowly poisoned' in prison surface. Watch to know more!

Mukhtar Ansari's autopsy on, funeral likely this evening. Here's what we know so far

The jailed don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari died on March 28 after a cardiac arrest in Banda Jail. His son has alleged that Ansari was poisoned

Mayawati demands probe into death of Mukhtar Ansari

Mukhtar Ansari, 63, died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.

Aligarh in security tightrope after Mukhtar Ansari's death, alert sounded across UP

On October 15 of the previous year, the Enforcement Directorate attached lands, a building, and bank deposits worth more than Rs 73.43 lakh as part of a money laundering investigation against Mukhtar Ansari.

Mukhtar Ansari's journey through the years: From the 'Terror' of Purvanchal to a ‘Bahubali’ politician

Mukhtar Ansari started gaining prominence during the 1980s and 90s, a period characterised by the widespread criminalisation of politics in Uttar Pradesh. He was facing trial in various cases in courts of Delhi, Punjab, and multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh. Since 2020, the UP government and the UP police have intensified efforts to prosecute Ansari.

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest

Ansari has been elected as an MLA from the Mau constituency five times, including twice as a Bahujan Samaj Party candidate. He last contested the assembly polls in 2017.

SC grants bail to UP MLA Abbas Ansari in arms licence case of 2019

An FIR was lodged against the MLA from Mau constituency on October 12, 2019 for alleged irregularities in obtaining arms licence and buying guns.

MP-MLA court sentences Mukhtar Ansari to life imprisonment in three-decade-old case

The order was passed by the special MP-MLA court of judge Awanish Gautam, district government counsel Vinay Singh said.

I-T department attaches second property in benami assets case against Mukhtar Ansari

The Income Tax department has seized a second land property valued at approximately Rs 10 crore in Lucknow as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged benami assets linked to gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari and his family.

Mukhtar Ansari Arrest: Who Is Awadhesh Rai’s Killer? | UP Dons On Target

With 61 criminal cases of land grabbing, extortion, and murder lodged against him this Uttar Pradesh Don will now serve life imprisonment. A Varanasi court awarded life imprisonment to gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari in the 1991 Awadhesh Rai murder case. Ansari, the dreaded gangster turned politician, killed Awadhesh Rai on August 3, 1991. So, who is he and what was the Awadhesh Rai murder case? Watch to find out.

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari gets life term for 1991 murder

Awadhesh Rai, the brother of Congress leader Ajay Rai, was shot dead on August 3, 1991, at the gate of his Lahurabir residence in Varanasi.

BSP's Afzal Ansari disqualified as Lok Sabha member

Ansari, the Lok Sabha member from Ghazipur, was sentenced to four years in jail by an MP/MLA court on Saturday.

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, brother Afzal Ansari convicted in 2007 Gangsters Act case

Afzal was later taken into custody and sent to jail. The verdict could lead to Afzal losing his Lok Sabha membership.

Allahabad HC says Mukhtar Ansari gang most dreaded gang of India, denies bail to member

The court also urged the State to provide protection and support to witnesses for a free and fair trial.

UP election results 2022: 'Gangster' Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas likely to win Mau, leads by over 35,000 votes

Mau is considered as a bastion of Mukhtar Ansari, who has won the constituency in five consecutive elections since 1996. In this elections, Ansari paved the way for his 30-year-old son.

UP Elections 2022 | 7 key contests to watch for in last round

The ruling BJP is locked in a fierce battle with the SP and would want to win most of these seats before the 2024 general elections

Azam Khan, Mukhtar Ansari playing 'gillidanda' in jail: BJP chief hits out at opposition

UP elections 2022: "Under Yogi Ji, they hid themselves in burrows (bill) and are now playing 'gillidanda' in jail," JP Nadda on Azam Khan, Mukhtar Ansari.

References to ‘Bulldozer’, ‘AK-47’ pop up as political climate heats up in Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh Yadav advised that the ruling BJP should its election symbol from lotus to ‘bulldozer’ while the BJP retorted suggesting SP should use the 'LMG', 'AK-47' symbol for polls.

Who is Mukhtar Ansari, the gangster-turned-legislator brought back to UP Jail from Punjab?

Ansari is the product of the criminalisation of politics that emerged in UP in 1980’s when the village panchayat and assembly polls were held under the shadow of dacoits