Danish Azad Ansari
Danish Azad Ansari is an Indian politician, social worker, and member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council since 2022, representing the Bhartiya Janata Party. He is serving as the Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Hajj of the state in the Second Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Early life
Danish Azad Ansari was born on 30 May 1988 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, India.Education
Danish Azad Ansari had his early education at Holy Cross School in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his primary education, Ansari went to University of Lucknow and did his post-graduation in Quality Management and Public Administration.Political career
Danish Azad Ansari joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad while studying at University of Lucknow.In 2022, Danish Azad Ansari was made a minister in the Government of Uttar Pradesh. He is the only Muslim face in the Second Yogi Adityanath ministry in Uttar Pradesh government. Ansari is currently serving as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council since 2022.
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
| 01 | 2022 | Incumbent | Member, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council | elected first time |