Mau MLA Abbas Ansari Convicted in Hate Speech Case
Hate Speech Case: Uttar Pradesh politics has witnessed another significant development. Abbas Ansari, MLA from Mau and son of Mukhtar Ansari, has been found guilty in a hate speech case. The case stems from an inflammatory speech delivered during the 2022 Assembly election campaign. During a public gathering, Abbas Ansari openly threatened officials, stating that if his party came to power, he would take action against them.
This statement sparked controversy, leading to the court's conviction. The MP-MLA court in Mau is expected to announce the sentence shortly. This decision could significantly impact Abbas Ansari's political career.
Details of the Case
Ansari's controversial statement was made on March 3, 2022, during the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing a public gathering in Paharpur Maidan, Mau, he threatened officials, vowing to "deal with" them if his party won. This statement caused an uproar in political circles. A First Information Report (FIR) was filed at Mau Kotwali by then Sub-Inspector Gangaram Bind.
Charges Filed
Abbas Ansari faced several serious charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including:
- Section 506 (Criminal Intimidation)
- Section 171F (Undue influence or intimidation at elections)
- Section 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions)
- Section 189 (Threatening a public servant)
- Section 153A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony)
- Section 120B (Criminal conspiracy)
The case was heard by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Dr. K.P. Singh in Mau. After considering arguments from all parties, the court found Abbas Ansari guilty. The court will announce the sentence shortly.
Potential Impact on Abbas Ansari's MLA Status
Abbas Ansari currently serves as the MLA for the Mau Sadar seat. If the court imposes a sentence of two years or more, his MLA status will be jeopardized. Under the Representation of the People Act, a public representative's membership is automatically terminated upon conviction for a term of two years or more. Therefore, his political career faces a significant crisis, and this decision could determine his future in politics.
Mukhtar Ansari's Family's History of Controversy
Mukhtar Ansari and his family have a long history of controversies. Mukhtar Ansari himself is known as a figure with mafia links and has been accused in several serious criminal cases. Abbas Ansari, his son, inherited his father's political legacy, winning the Mau seat. However, his conviction in this hate speech case raises serious questions about his political future.
