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Danish Azad Ansari
Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Hajj, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Assumed office
25 March 2022
Preceded byMohsin Raza
Member of Legislative Council
Assumed office
06 July 2022
Constituency"elected by Legislative Assembly members"
Personal details
Born (1988-05-30) 30 May 1988 (age 36)
Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseFarah Deeba
Residence(s)Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India
Alma materUniversity of Lucknow
ProfessionPolitician

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]

Early life

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

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

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

# From To Position Comments
01 2022 Incumbent Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elected first time

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Sudhir Jha (25 March 2022). "Who is Danish Azad Ansari minister in Yogi Adityanath cabinet". Hindustan. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ MAYANK KUMAR (2 October 2022). "Danish Azad Ansari: An emerging Muslim face in BJP". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  6. ^ "UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari calls on PM Modi". Asian News International. 19 December 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Opposition distorting BJP's stand on Muslims: UP Minority Welfare Minister". The Siasat Daily. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Latest News, Photos and Videos of Danish Azad Ansari". Hindustan. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Danish Azad Ansari: Lone Muslim face in UP govt". The Print. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  10. ^ "Danish Azad Ansari: Lone Muslim face in Yogi's govt". Deccan Herald. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Danish Azad Ansari: Meet the lone Muslim face in the UP's Adityanath govt". Mint. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Who is Danish Ansari, the sole Muslim face in the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet". Hindustan Times. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "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.