Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/06/1963 |
| Age | 60 years (died on 28, Mar, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 28/03/2024 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Mukhtar Ansari was a notorious Indian gangster-turned-politician based in Uttar Pradesh, known for his five-term tenure as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Mau constituency. | |
| Born into an influential Sunni Muslim family, he was the grandson of Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and former President of the Indian National Congress. | |
| He spent much of his political career in jail, having been incarcerated since 2005, yet continued to win elections from behind bars. | |
| Ansari was involved in multiple criminal cases, including extortion, kidnapping, and murder, and was often referred to as a 'mafia don' who transitioned into politics. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA degree in 1984 | Graduated from Gazipur College Rambadh |
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Personal Life
| Age (at the time of death) | 60 Years |
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| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest (Heart Attack) |
| Religion | Islam |
| Caste/Sect | Sunni |
| Address | Tailor Tola, Kasba – Yusufpur, Post – Mohammedabad, District-Ghazipur |
| Prison Location | Banda District Jail, Uttar Pradesh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married | ||||
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| Marriage Date | 15/10/1989 | ||||
| Wife/Spouse | Afsa Ansari | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) (2007–2010; 2017–present) | Independent (2002–2007) | Quami Ekta Dal (2012–2017) |
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| Biggest Rival | Brijesh Singh |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Pajero Sports (UP 32 EH 0786) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into an influential Sunni Muslim family in Ghazipur. | |
| 2. Grandfather, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, was a President of the Indian National Congress and Mulsim League. | |
| 3. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari was an Indian Freedom Fighter and a founder of Jamia Millia Islamia University. | |
| 4. Led Indian medical mission to treat Turkish soldiers during Balkan War. | |
| 5. Ward named after grandfather at Charing Cross Hospital in London. | |
| 6. Elder brother Sibakatullah Ansari was a Bahujan Samaj Party MLA. | |
| 7. Elder brother Afzal Ansari is a Lok Sabha member from Ghazipur. | |
| 8. Started political career in student council elections at Gazipur College Rambadh. | |
| 9. Joined Makhanu Singh gang after earning BA degree in 1984. | |
| 10. Entered active politics in late 90s, expanding criminal activities. | |
| 11. Expanded influence in extortion, kidnapping, and 'Goonda Tax'. | |
| 12. Involved in a clash with Brijesh Singh leading to a shootout in 2001. | |
| 13. Named in Krishnanand Rai murder case but later released due to hostile witnesses. | |
| 14. Served as an MLA from Mau for five terms. | |
| 15. Joined Bahujan Samaj Party in 2007, later expelled by Mayawati in 2010. | |
| 16. Formed own party, Quami Ekta Dal, with brothers in 2012. | |
| 17. Rejoined BSP before the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. | |
| 18. Elder son Abbas Ansari is a management graduate and shooter. | |
| 19. Distant relative of former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari. | |
| 20. The web series Raktanchal released in 2020 is reportedly based on events from the '80s in Purvanchal. | |
| 21. Claimed in court on March 19, 2024, that he was being poisoned in jail, days before his death. | |
| 22. Family alleged 'slow poisoning' led to his cardiac arrest, though official reports confirmed natural heart attack. |