Mukhtar Ansari: From a Good Family to a Dark End

 


Mukhtar Ansari: From a Good Family to a Dark End

Mukhtar Ansari's story shows how someone born into a decent family, with every opportunity to do well in life, ended up a criminal who died in prison.


Where He Came From

Mukhtar Ansari was born on 30 June 1963 in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. His family was well-respected:

- His grandfather, Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari, fought for India's independence and was once president of the Indian National Congress

- His uncle, Hamid Ansari, became Vice President of India

- His father, Subhanullah Ansari, was also well-regarded locally

With this background, Mukhtar had a good start in life. He went to PG College in Ghazipur, married Afsa Ansari in 1989, and they had two sons, Abbas and Umar.


 Getting Into Crime


Despite his privileged upbringing, things went wrong. His first brush with the law came in 1978 when he was only 15. After that, he got mixed up in extortion, stealing land, and violent feuds—especially with another gangster-politician called Brijesh Singh.


Mukhtar became known as a tough guy in eastern Uttar Pradesh. He built his power by scaring people whilst also playing politics, and his name became linked with both crime and government.


His Time in Politics


Mukhtar got into politics in 1996, winning a seat in Mau. He became an MLA five times, representing different parties:


- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)

- Quami Ekta Dal

- As an Independent


But his political career was always tainted by his criminal record. He faced over 60 criminal charges—including murder and kidnapping—and was found guilty in several cases.


His Death


Mukhtar spent his last years locked up, going from one trial to another. On 28 March 2024, he died in Banda prison in Uttar Pradesh, apparently from a heart attack. His death closed the chapter on a man who'd lived two lives—one tied to a respected family, the other to crime and violence.


What We Can Learn


Mukhtar Ansari's life shows us something important: coming from a good family doesn't guarantee you'll do good things. Your choices matter more than your background. He could have followed his grandfather's example of public service and fairness, but instead he chose crime and power.


The lesson is simple: you might get influence through fear and violence, but you'll never get real respect or peace. A proper legacy comes from being honest, fair, and helping others.


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