Summary
Danish Azad Ansari is an Indian politician, social worker, and member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council since 2022.[1][2][3][4] He is a member of the Bhartiya Janata Party.[5][6][7]
Danish Azad Ansari | |
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| Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Hajj, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mohsin Raza |
| Member of Legislative Council | |
| Assumed office 06 July 2022 | |
| Constituency | elected by Legislative Assembly members |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1988 Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Farah Deeba |
| Residence(s) | Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life edit
Danish Azad Ansari was born on 30 May 1988 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India.[8] He married Farah Deeba in July 2017.[citation needed]
Education edit
Danish Azad Ansari had his early education at Holy Cross School in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.[9][10][11] After completing his primary education, Ansari went to University of Lucknow and did his post-graduation in Quality Management and Public Administration.[12][13]
Political career edit
Danish Azad Ansari joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad while studying at University of Lucknow.[14][15][16]
In 2022, Danish Azad Ansari was made a minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh.[17] He is the only Muslim face in the Second Yogi Adityanath ministry in Uttar Pradesh government.[18] Ansari is currently serving as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council since 2022.[19]
Posts held edit
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2022 | Incumbent | Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council | elected first time |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ ARSHAD AFZAL KHAN (26 March 2022). "Lone Muslim mantri vows to end minority's BJP phobia in Uttar Pradesh". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Sudhir Jha (25 March 2022). "Who is Danish Azad Ansari minister in Yogi Adityanath cabinet". Hindustan. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Republic Day 2023 Mohsin Raza And Danish Azad Ansari Fight Viral On Social Media Front Of CM Yogi Adityanath Watch Video". ABP News. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "मेरठ में दानिश आजाद बोले- सरकार का मकसद किसी का शोषण करना नहीं अच्छी शिक्षा दिलाना है" (in Hindi). Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ MAYANK KUMAR (2 October 2022). "Danish Azad Ansari: An emerging Muslim face in BJP". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari calls on PM Modi". Asian News International. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Opposition distorting BJP's stand on Muslims: UP Minority Welfare Minister". The Siasat Daily. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Latest News, Photos and Videos of Danish Azad Ansari". Hindustan. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Danish Azad Ansari: Lone Muslim face in UP govt". The Print. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Danish Azad Ansari: Lone Muslim face in Yogi's govt". Deccan Herald. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Danish Azad Ansari: Meet the lone Muslim face in the UP's Adityanath govt". Mint. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Who is Danish Ansari, the sole Muslim face in the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet". Hindustan Times. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Why did Bjp make Danish Azad Ansari minister in place of Mohsin Raza Lok Sabha elections 2024". Zee News. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Who is Danish Azad Ansari? Know all about the lone Muslim face in Yogi cabinet 2.0". India Today. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ Qazi Faraz Ahmad (25 March 2022). "Meet Danish Azad Ansari, The Lone Muslim Minister in UP's Yogi Govt 2.0". India Today. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Muslims love for PM Modi CM Yogi increasing Muslim faith in BJP says UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari". India TV. 27 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ ऐश्वर्य कुमार राय (25 March 2022). "Danish Azad: एबीवीपी की राजनीति से योगी 2.0 सरकार का इकलौता मुस्लिम चेहरा, जानिए कौन हैं दानिश आजाद अंसारी" (in Hindi). Navbharat Times. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ SHALABH (17 June 2022). "Azamgarh Lok Sabha bypoll: BJP's lone Muslim minister Danish Azad Ansari tries to win over community". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Upbeat After Wins In Polls, UP Minister Ansari Says Muslims Rejected AIMIM's Vote Bank Politics". Outlook India. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.