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'A Renowned Leader': Jamiat Ulama mourns Mukhtar Ansari's demise while in prison

Mourning Mukhtar Ansari’s death allegedly because of poisoning in prison, the Jamiat Ulama i Hind said media cannot erase his public popularity and service by highlighting his image as a mafia don. Read More

Monday April 1, 2024 8:19 PM, ummid.com News Network

New Delhi: Jamiat Ulama i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of the Indian Muslims, mourned the death of former MLA Mukhtar Ansari, allegedly because of poisoning in prison, calling him a renowned leader.

At the same time, the Jamiat Ulama i Hind also demanded a high-level, fair and transparent probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death under suspicious circumstances.

"President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Maulana Mahmood Asa’d Madani, has expressed profound sorrow and condolences over the passing away of Mukhtar Ansari, a renowned political and social leader from Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh", Jamiat Ulama said.

Mukhtar Ansari, 5-time MLA from Mau Assembly Constituency in Uttar Pradesh, who was in jail and observing Ramadan fast, died March 28, 2024. He was laid to rest in Gazipur cemetery Saturday in the presence of a huge crowd.

Mukhtar Ansari Funeral Video

Funeral procession of Mukhtar Ansari. A huge crowd of locals and supporters have gathered to pay their last respect before the burial scheduled at 10 am. pic.twitter.com/13OFgYoiwd

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Mukhtar Ansari’s elder son Abbas Ansari, current MLA from Mau, is in jail in a money laundering case, was denied permission to attend his father’s last rites.

Maulana Madani emphasized the deep public skepticism surrounding the circumstances of Ansari's demise, underscoring its detrimental impact on the trust in justice and law enforcement agencies.

Maulana Madani stressed the imperative of not only ensuring justice but also fostering trust and confidence in the judicial process.

“The recent series of deaths of political and social figures in jails and police custody in Uttar Pradesh has only intensified public apprehension”, he said.

Maulana Madani stated that Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari will always be remembered and recognized as a supporter and messiah of the poor and oppressed.

“The media cannot erase his public popularity and service by highlighting his image as a mafia don”, he said.

“While Mukhtar Ansari spent a significant portion of his life in prison, no one disputes the punishment for crimes in accordance with the country's laws. However, any cruel treatment and killing of a prisoner contrary to the law are not permissible, and the government should not engage in such actions. The demands of justice must be met”, Maulana Madani said.

“His death under suspicious circumstances has raised many questions, which is why his natural popularity and support endure”, he added.

'Illustrious lineage'

Highlighting the illustrious lineage of Mukhtar Ansari's family, Maulana Madani invoked the legacies of figures such as freedom fighter Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari, Brigadier Mohammad Usman, and former Vice President of India, Dr. Hamid Ansari. His grandfather Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari, a revered freedom fighter and the founder of Jamia Millia Islamia University, exemplified unwavering dedication to the nation's cause.

“His maternal grandfather Brigadier Mohammad Usman, known as the 'Lion of Nowshera,' made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1948 war, upholding the honor of the nation”, he said.

Maulana Madani also acknowledged the lineage's continuation through Mukhtar Ansari's late father, Subhanullah Ansari, who upheld the tradition of service and sacrifice.

Maulana Madani emphasized the pivotal importance of conducting a fair and transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Ansari's death to uphold the principles of justice and maintain faith in the judicial system.

 

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