Abbas Ansari is an Indian politician and former international skeet shooter, currently serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Mau constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He is affiliated with the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP). Born on 12 February 1992 in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, Abbas is the son of the late Mukhtar Ansari, a controversial figure known for his criminal background and political influence in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
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🏹 Early Life and Sports Career
Abbas Ansari received his early education at G.D. Goenka World School in Gurgaon and later pursued a degree in Business Management. Before entering politics, he represented India in international skeet shooting competitions, earning recognition for his sporting achievements.
🏛️ Political Journey
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2016: Joined the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
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2017: Contested the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections from the Ghosi constituency on a BSP ticket but lost to Fagu Chauhan of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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2022: Won the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Mau on a ticket from the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, an ally of the Samajwadi Party.
⚖️ Legal Issues and Controversies
Abbas Ansari has faced several legal challenges:
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November 2022: Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case.
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2023: Allegations surfaced that he misused his privileges during incarceration by meeting his wife, Nikhat Bano, within the prison premises and conducting business through her mobile phones. This led to his transfer from Chitrakoot prison to Kasganj district jail.
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March 2025: The Supreme Court granted him interim bail under stringent conditions in a case under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. He was directed to stay at his official residence in Lucknow and not to make any public statements regarding the sub-judice cases.
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May 2025: The Supreme Court relaxed his bail conditions, allowing him to stay at his home in Ghazipur when visiting his Mau constituency.
🧑👩👦 Personal Life
Abbas Ansari is married to Nikhat Bano, and the couple has one child. He is known to be a fitness enthusiast and enjoys adventure sports and traveling. His family has a significant political legacy:
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Father: Mukhtar Ansari, a five-time MLA from Mau.
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Uncles: Afzal Ansari and Sibgatullah Ansari, both active in Uttar Pradesh politics.
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Great-Grandfather: Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, a prominent leader during the Indian Independence Movement and former president of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.
📸 Social Media Presence
Abbas Ansari maintains an active presence on social media platforms:
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Instagram: Shares updates on his political activities and personal life.
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X (formerly Twitter): Engages with constituents and shares his views on current affairs.