Born into an influential Sunni Muslim family in Ghazipur. |
Grandfather, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, was a President of the Indian National Congress and Mulsim League. |
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari was an Indian Freedom Fighter and a founder of Jamia Millia Islamia University. |
Led Indian medical mission to treat Turkish soldiers during Balkan War. |
Ward named after grandfather at Charing Cross Hospital in London. |
Elder brother Sibakatullah Ansari was a Bahujan Samaj Party MLA. |
Elder brother Afzal Ansari is a Lok Sabha member from Ghazipur. |
Started political career in student council elections at Gazipur College Rambadh. |
Joined Makhanu Singh gang after earning BA degree in 1984. |
Entered active politics in late 90s, expanding criminal activities. |
Expanded influence in extortion, kidnapping, and 'Goonda Tax'. |
Involved in a clash with Brijesh Singh leading to a shootout in 2001. |
Named in Krishnanand Rai murder case but later released due to hostile witnesses. |
Served as an MLA from Mau for five terms. |
Joined Bahujan Samaj Party in 2007, later expelled by Mayawati in 2010. |
Formed own party, Quami Ekta Dal, with brothers in 2012. |
Rejoined BSP before the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. |
Elder son Abbas Ansari is a management graduate and shooter. |
Distant relative of former Vice President of India, Hamid Ansari. |
The web series Raktanchal released in 2020 is reportedly based on events from the '80s in Purvanchal. |