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==Religious Cleric==
==Religious Cleric==
Despite not being popular and charismatic like his late father [[Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari]], Molvi Imran Raza succeeded him as President of All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association and [[Shia]] religious cleric after the formers death in September 2014. Molvi Imran Raza Ansari addresses the annual [[Muharram]] congregations at Imam Bara Qadeem in Zadibal with other religious ceremonies.<ref>islamicnewsworldwide.blogspot.com/2014/11/martyrdom-anniversary-of-imam-zain-ul.html?m=1</ref> Besides he is one of the, authorisers of [[Grand Ashura Procession In Kashmir|muharram procession]]<ref>http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Nov/1/imran-ansari-reviews-muharram-arrangements-13.asp</ref>
Despite not being popular and charismatic like his late father [[Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari]], Molvi Imran Raza succeeded him as President of All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association and [[Shia]] religious cleric after the formers death in September 2014. Molvi Imran Raza Ansari addresses the annual [[Muharram]] congregations at Imam Bara Qadeem in Zadibal with other religious ceremonies.<ref>islamicnewsworldwide.blogspot.com/2014/11/martyrdom-anniversary-of-imam-zain-ul.html?m=1</ref> Besides he is one of the, authorisers of [[Grand Ashura Procession In Kashmir|muharram procession]]<ref>http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Nov/1/imran-ansari-reviews-muharram-arrangements-13.asp</ref>

==Controvercies==
==Controvercies==
#NotMyRepresentative: Kashmiri Shia Muslims call out Imran Ansari for claiming to represent them:
#NotMyRepresentative: Kashmiri Shia Muslims call out Imran Ansari for claiming to represent them:
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Referring to the accusation against him of looting banks, he said, “as a businessman I have kept my property as a mortgage against the bank loan,” adding that he ‘belongs to a family’, and that he “represents a community where his followers gift him anything from Rs 10 to Rs 10 lakh”.
Referring to the accusation against him of looting banks, he said, “as a businessman I have kept my property as a mortgage against the bank loan,” adding that he ‘belongs to a family’, and that he “represents a community where his followers gift him anything from Rs 10 to Rs 10 lakh”.
This comment has particularly angered many who have taken to the social media to express their displeasure over the comment.
This comment has particularly angered many who have taken to the social media to express their displeasure over the comment.
The Shia muslim community claim that the will full defaulter of bank can never be their cleric as the Punjab national bank has published an article on several papers including the Times of india and the Greater kashmir <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ex-pdp-minister-imran-ansari-declared-wilful-defaulter-by-pnb/articleshow/65995597.cms#</ref> <ref>https://u4uvoice.com/ex-jk-minister-imran-ansari-family-declared-wilful-defaulters-by-pnb/</ref> <ref>https://www.pnbindia.in/wilful-defaulters.html</ref><ref>https://thekashmirpress.com/2018/09/28/ansaris-willful-defaulters-own-over-rs-32-cr-to-pnb-account-npa-since-2009/25/</ref><ref>https://cnskashmir.com/5966/jk/ansari-family-owes-over-rs-32-crore-to-punjab-national-bank-declared-willful-defaulters</ref>
The Shia muslim community claim that the will full defaulter of bank can never be their cleric as the Punjab national bank has published an article on several papers including the Times of india and the Greater kashmir <ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ex-pdp-minister-imran-ansari-declared-wilful-defaulter-by-pnb/articleshow/65995597.cms#</ref><ref>https://u4uvoice.com/ex-jk-minister-imran-ansari-family-declared-wilful-defaulters-by-pnb/</ref><ref>https://www.pnbindia.in/wilful-defaulters.html</ref><ref>https://thekashmirpress.com/2018/09/28/ansaris-willful-defaulters-own-over-rs-32-cr-to-pnb-account-npa-since-2009/25/</ref><ref>https://cnskashmir.com/5966/jk/ansari-family-owes-over-rs-32-crore-to-punjab-national-bank-declared-willful-defaulters</ref>
<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/srinagar-news/ex-pdp-minister-imran-reza-ansari-declared-wilful-defaulter-by-punjab-national-bank-1923950</ref>
<ref>https://www.ndtv.com/srinagar-news/ex-pdp-minister-imran-reza-ansari-declared-wilful-defaulter-by-punjab-national-bank-1923950</ref>


Some of the popular hasgtags were "I am a #Kashmiri #Shia and #ImranAnsari does not represent my community.#Notmyrepresentative"
Some of the popular hasgtags were "I am a #Kashmiri #Shia and #ImranAnsari does not represent my community.#Notmyrepresentative"
"#NotMyRepresentative Imran Ansari is pretending to be a religious head and representative of Shia community, he’s mere a Self styled cleric and is using Shia word along with few Bhakts for his personal benefits. He’s not representing Shias".<ref>https://freepresskashmir.com/2018/11/25/notmyrepresentative-kashmiri-shia-muslims-call-out-imran-ansari-for-claiming-to-represent-them/?fbclid=IwAR0X4GaIoZ1Pk5u5SkDgqgax1Z7ezBxOO81IPY_p9Ddal1F1yK2--MRe1Cc</ref>
"#NotMyRepresentative Imran Ansari is pretending to be a religious head and representative of Shia community, he’s mere a Self styled cleric and is using Shia word along with few Bhakts for his personal benefits. He’s not representing Shias".<ref>https://freepresskashmir.com/2018/11/25/notmyrepresentative-kashmiri-shia-muslims-call-out-imran-ansari-for-claiming-to-represent-them/</ref>
This controvercy between ansari and the shia community of kashmir started when ansari was declared as the will-full defaulter by the Punjab national bank.
This controvercy between ansari and the shia community of kashmir started when ansari was declared as the will-full defaulter by the Punjab national bank.
In an apparent name and shame exercise, the Punjab National ..
In an apparent name and shame exercise, the Punjab National ..
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[[Pnb full press release|read more at]]<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65995597.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst</ref>
[[Pnb full press release|read more at]]<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65995597.cms</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 19:36, 29 November 2018

Molvi Imran Raza Ansari
ConstituencyPattan, Baramulla Kashmir
Personal details
Born7 March 1972
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Political partyJammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party
Other political
affiliations		President, All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association & Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association
Children2 Sons And 1 Daughter
Residence(s)Dar ul Jawad Qamarwari, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Alma materJamia Millia Islamia

Molvi Imran Raza Ansari (born 7 March 1972) is a politician and Shia religious cleric succeeding his father Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari after later's death. He won elections from the Pattan constituency and was declared Minister of Information Technology,Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports. [1][1][2] Besides he is one of the authoriser of ashura procession in Srinagar.

Early life and education

Imran Raza is born to Kashmir's most influential Shia religious cleric Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari on 7 March 1972. He is elder to his brother Irfan Ansari and younger to his sister. Imran Raza had his matriculation from Tyndale Biscoe School in Srinagar and did his graduation from Jamia Millia Islamia with arts his subject. Later he had his masters from same institution, where he qualified Master's degree in Political science. Having lineage and legacy of Ansari he was aware about his forthcoming responsibilities. After qualifying masters he studied Islamic doctrine and went to Howzeh Zainabiya in Syria. Then had his diploma in Arabic Language in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Damascus. At Al-Mustafa International University he studied Islamic Philosophy and Theology.[3]

Political career

After death of his father Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari in 2014, Imran Raza was fielded by People's Democratic Party at same constituency Pattan where his father served before. In Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election, 2014 Imran Raza Ansari won from his constituency with more than 14000+ votes.[4] After new government was formed by PDP Imran Raza Ansari was declared minister of Information Technology, Technical Education, Youth Service and Sports.[5][6] He is Also The President Of Jammu And Kashmir Cricket Association

Religious Cleric

Despite not being popular and charismatic like his late father Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari, Molvi Imran Raza succeeded him as President of All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association and Shia religious cleric after the formers death in September 2014. Molvi Imran Raza Ansari addresses the annual Muharram congregations at Imam Bara Qadeem in Zadibal with other religious ceremonies.[7] Besides he is one of the, authorisers of muharram procession[8]

Controvercies

  1. NotMyRepresentative: Kashmiri Shia Muslims call out Imran Ansari for claiming to represent them:
  2. Punjab National bank's Will-full defaulter:

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) politician, who is now a part of Peoples Conference (PC) Imran Raza Ansari’s statement has generated a strong response online. With netizens using a hashtag #NotMyRepresentative, many have criticised Ansari for claiming to be a representative of the Kashmiri Shia Muslim Community.while addressing the press confernce "Who was Sheikh Abdullah? A teacher from Soura. What did Omar Abdullah inherit from his grandfather?” Ansari asked. “Today Abdullah family owns a house in London, a house in south France, a house in New Delhi, and a house in Gurgaon besides the houses at Gupkar road. Omar and Farooq Abdullah have two to three luxuries cars worth crores of rupees and wear clothes worth lakhs. In Delhi they are referred to as ‘Sheikhs of Kashmir’ and they own property worth thousands of crores. Where did all that money come from? It is the proverbial rags to riches story. Referring to the accusation against him of looting banks, he said, “as a businessman I have kept my property as a mortgage against the bank loan,” adding that he ‘belongs to a family’, and that he “represents a community where his followers gift him anything from Rs 10 to Rs 10 lakh”. This comment has particularly angered many who have taken to the social media to express their displeasure over the comment. The Shia muslim community claim that the will full defaulter of bank can never be their cleric as the Punjab national bank has published an article on several papers including the Times of india and the Greater kashmir [9][10][11][12][13] [14]

Some of the popular hasgtags were "I am a #Kashmiri #Shia and #ImranAnsari does not represent my community.#Notmyrepresentative" "#NotMyRepresentative Imran Ansari is pretending to be a religious head and representative of Shia community, he’s mere a Self styled cleric and is using Shia word along with few Bhakts for his personal benefits. He’s not representing Shias".[15] This controvercy between ansari and the shia community of kashmir started when ansari was declared as the will-full defaulter by the Punjab national bank. In an apparent name and shame exercise, the Punjab National .. Read more at: press release read more at[16]

See also

Notes

1.^ Imran Raza currently serves these offices.

References

  1. ^ "Imran Raza Ansari is PDP candidate from Patan". Zee News.
  2. ^ "Present Council of Minister". General Administration Deptt. Jammu and Kashmir. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  3. ^ http://www.imranrezaansari.com/page-sidebar.html# Archived 2015-04-11 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ http://www.elections.in/jammu-and-kashmir/assembly-constituencies/pattan.html
  5. ^ http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2015/Mar/5/jk-ministers-take-charge-of-offices-5.asp
  6. ^ india.shafaqna.com/content/imran-raza-ansari-keeping-winning-legacy-his-late-father-alive-bags-seat-pattan-assembly
  7. ^ islamicnewsworldwide.blogspot.com/2014/11/martyrdom-anniversary-of-imam-zain-ul.html?m=1
  8. ^ http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Nov/1/imran-ansari-reviews-muharram-arrangements-13.asp
  9. ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ex-pdp-minister-imran-ansari-declared-wilful-defaulter-by-pnb/articleshow/65995597.cms#
  10. ^ https://u4uvoice.com/ex-jk-minister-imran-ansari-family-declared-wilful-defaulters-by-pnb/
  11. ^ https://www.pnbindia.in/wilful-defaulters.html
  12. ^ https://thekashmirpress.com/2018/09/28/ansaris-willful-defaulters-own-over-rs-32-cr-to-pnb-account-npa-since-2009/25/
  13. ^ https://cnskashmir.com/5966/jk/ansari-family-owes-over-rs-32-crore-to-punjab-national-bank-declared-willful-defaulters
  14. ^ https://www.ndtv.com/srinagar-news/ex-pdp-minister-imran-reza-ansari-declared-wilful-defaulter-by-punjab-national-bank-1923950
  15. ^ https://freepresskashmir.com/2018/11/25/notmyrepresentative-kashmiri-shia-muslims-call-out-imran-ansari-for-claiming-to-represent-them/
  16. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/65995597.cms
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