The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh will witness a tough competition between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The SP has fielded Afzal Ansari, brother of Mukhtar Ansari, a controversial politician, to challenge the BJP's Pars Nath Rai. This move reflects SP's determination to reclaim their stronghold in the region and highlights Afzal Ansari's influence and leadership. Ghazipur, known for its agrarian community, has been a significant battleground in the state's political dynamics, and this election will be a decisive one for the region's development and growth.
Five-time Mau MLA Mukhtar Ansari, who was serving a jail term for the murder of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai, died of cardiac arrest in a hospital in UP's Banda. Rai's son celebrated Ansari's death as "Baba Gorakhnath's aashirwad and Allah's justice" for his father's death in 2005. Ansari, who had over 60 police cases and 8 convictions, was believed to be behind Rai's murder due to their political rivalries.
Uttar Pradesh is on high alert after the death of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. A CRPF team, along with local police, has been deployed in several districts and section 144 has been imposed under the Model Code of Conduct. Ansari's son has also approached the Supreme Court for parole to attend his father's last rites, which will be performed in Ghazipur.
Alka Rai, wife of late BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai who was killed by Mukhtar Ansari, expressed relief and satisfaction with the death of the gangster-turned politician in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Despite opposing parties raising questions, she defended the news of Ansari's death and claimed that they never celebrated Holi since her husband's murder. However, the son of the deceased stated that his father was given "poison" in the food and the serious allegations require a high-level investigation, as stated by BSP Chief Mayawati.
Umar Ansari, the son of Mukhtar Ansari, who died of cardiac arrest in a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Banda, has alleged that his father was subjected to slow poisoning while in jail. However, authorities have denied the charge. The 63-year-old, who was a five-time MLA and had over 60 criminal cases pending against him, had been behind bars since 2005. His death has raised questions and sparked controversy.
After suffering a cardiac arrest in Banda jail, notorious gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away on Thursday. A three-member team will investigate his death, while his postmortem will be conducted by a panel of two doctors and videographed. Ansari's brother claims he was not informed by the administration about his brother's death.
Former Uttar Pradesh DGP OP Singh has issued a high alert in the state following the death of jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari. Ansari's family has alleged that he was poisoned and has called for a high-level investigation into his death. In response, BSP Chief Mayawati and other opposition leaders have demanded an inquiry into the circumstances of his death, citing concerns about the BJP-led UP government and previous claims made by Ansari about being poisoned in jail. In light of the situation, security measures have been heightened in the districts of Banda, Mau, Ghazipur, and Varanasi, and gatherings have been prohibited.
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away due to a cardiac arrest while in jail, with his family claiming that he was poisoned in prison. Ansari's brother and son have accused the authorities of giving him poisonous substance in his food on two separate occasions, leading to his death. Security has been tightened in certain districts, where Ansari is said to have significant influence, and his autopsy will be conducted today.
The death of infamous gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari due to a cardiac arrest on Thursday has raised suspicions of his son, who claims his father was deliberately slow-poisoned. Umar Ansari, the son, stated that they were not informed by the administration and will now take the matter to the judiciary. Mukhtar's brother and MP Afzal Ansari had also alleged earlier that he was being subjected to slow poisoning in jail. Ansari's death comes as he was serving sentences for the murder of BJP MLA Krishnanand Rai and for using forged documents to obtain an arms license.
Mukhtar Ansari, a notorious gangster-turned-politician known for his strong influence in Uttar Pradesh, passed away at the Banda jail due to a heart attack. He had a long history of criminal cases and was serving multiple sentences, including a 10-year imprisonment for the murder of a BJP MLA. His death has led to strict prohibitory orders being imposed across the state and a special deployment of police personnel in several districts.