Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari always be remembered as a supporter of the poor people.
President of JUH, Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani said media cannot erase his public popularity and service by highlighting his image as a mafia don
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New Delhi, March 31: 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. He 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.
Maulana Madani stated that Mukhtar Ahmad Ansari will always be remembered and recognized as a supporter and helper of the poor and oppressed. The media cannot erase his public popularity and service by highlighting his image as a mafia don. While he spent a significant portion of his life in prison in accordance with the country's laws, no one disputes the punishment for crimes according to the law. 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. His death under suspicious circumstances has raised many questions, which is why his natural popularity and support endure.
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. 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.
In closing, Maulana Madani extended heartfelt condolences to the family of Mukhtar Ansari, including his elder brother Sibghatullah Ansari, Afzal Ansari, sons Abbas Ansari, Umar Ansari, nephew Suhaib Ansari, and others. He prayed for solace and forgiveness for the departed soul.
