Abbas Ansari, son of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was disqualified as a UP MLA after being sentenced to two years in prison for hate speech during the 2022 election campaign. His controversial remarks led to multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code, resulting in the vacancy of the Mau assembly seat.
Abbas Ansari, the son of late politician Mukhtar Ansari and current MLA from Mau Sadar, has been sentenced to two years in prison for hate speech made in 2022. This conviction could lead to his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, impacting his electoral future significantly.
The Supreme Court of India has relaxed bail conditions for UP MLA Abbas Ansari, allowing him to stay at his Ghazipur home during visits to his Mau constituency. This change follows concerns about his absence in other cases but aims to facilitate his legislative duties. The court emphasized the need for cooperation in ongoing proceedings.
