Abbas Ansari, former MLA and son of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was sentenced to two years in jail for hate speech during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He is appealing the ruling, and the next hearing is scheduled for June 21, 2025. His conviction has resulted in disqualification from his MLA position.
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.
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.