Ali Anwar
Ali Anwar Ansari (born 16 January 1954) is an Indian journalist, social activist and politician. He is the founder of Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz, concerned with fighting discrimination against lower-caste and Dalit Muslims.
Ali Anwar Ansari | |
|---|---|
| Former MP of Rajya Sabha for Bihar | |
| In office 3 April 2006 – 4 December 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1954 Dumraon, Bihar, India |
| Political party | Loktantrik Janata Dal |
| Spouse |
Jamila Bano (m. 1975) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Abdul Mannan Ansari Shahidan Bibi |
| Profession | Political and Social Worker, Journalist and Writer |
He was a two-time Member of the Parliament of India for Bihar in the Rajya Sabha, representing Janata Dal (United), until his expulsion from the party in September 2017 for opposing the party leadership decision to break from the Mahagathbandan and instead partner with BJP.
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