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Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Abbas Ansari, son of gangster-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari, disqualified from UP assembly after conviction in case
The Mau Sadar assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh has been declared vacant after Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Abbas Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, was disqualified from the state assembly due to his conviction in a hate speech case. On Saturday, Abbas was sentenced to two years imprisonment in a 2022 hate speech case by a special MP-MLA court. While threatening the Mau administration during a public meeting at Paharpur ground on March 3, 2022, he had said he will "settle scores and teach them a lesson" after the elections. Defence lawyer Daroga Singh told PTI Abbas was charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including: Section 189 for issuing threats to harm a public servant, 2. Section 153-A for promoting enmity between different groups based on religion, caste, place of birth, residence, or language and disrupting communal harmony, 3. Section 171F for exerting undue influence during elections, and 4. Section 506 for criminal intimidation. Singh stated that after hearing arguments from both sides, Special MP/MLA Court Judge K.P. Singh on Saturday convicted Abbas and sentenced him to two years each under Sections 189 and 153-A, one year under Section 506, and six months under Section 171-F. The sentences will run concurrently. In addition, Abbas was fined ₹ 2,000. Under the Representation of the People Act, a legislator's membership can be terminated if they are sentenced to two years or more by a court. Abbas was elected as an MLA for the first time in 2022, winning the Mau Sadar assembly seat on an SBSP ticket, which was part of the Samajwadi Party-led alliance at the time. Currently, the SBSP is allied with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition, and its party president holds a cabinet position in the state government. Prior to Abbas, the Mau Sadar seat was long represented by his father, veteran politician Mukhtar. He was lodged in Banda district jail and passed away from cardiac arrest at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh in March 2024.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Abbas Ansari disqualified as UP MLA after conviction in hate speech case
Abbas Ansari (File Photo) The Uttar Pradesh assembly on Sunday disqualified Mau MLA Abbas Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari , following his conviction in a hate speech case. "The Mau assembly constituency has now been declared vacant," official sources told news agency PTI. On Saturday, a special MP-MLA court convicted and sentenced the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) legislator to two years imprisonment in a 2022 hate speech case. The 'hate speech' case According to the prosecution, during the previous Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Ansari, the SBSP candidate from the Mau Sadar seat, had threatened the district administration during a public meeting at the Paharpur ground on March 3, 2022. He said he would "settle scores and teach them a lesson" after the elections. As per defence lawyer Daroga Singh, Ansari was subsequently booked under the Indian Penal Code sections 189 (threat to cause harm to public servant), 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups on the basis of religion, caste, place of birth, residence and language and spoiling the harmony), 171F (undue influence in election) and 506 (criminal intimidation). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My husband feels terrible that he cannot help his son! Donate For Health Learn More Undo Singh added that after hearing both sides, special MP/MLA court Judge KP Singh convicted the SBSP MLA, and sentenced him to two years each under sections 189 and 153-A; one year under section 506, and six months under section 171-F. All the sentences will run simultaneously. Ansari has also been fined Rs 2,000. Under the Representation of the People Act, there is a provision to terminate the membership of the legislative house if the court sentences a member to two years or more. Ansari became MLA for the first time in the 2022 assembly elections, which the SBSP contested as a member the Samajwadi Party-led alliance. However, the OP Rajbhar-led party is currently an ally of the state's Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government, and Rajbhar himself is a cabinet minister there. Mukhtar Ansari, too, represented the Mau Sadar assembly seat for a long time. Lodged in the Banda district jail, he died of a cardiac arrest in March last year.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
2022 hate speech case: UP MLA Abbas Ansari gets 2 years in jail
A court on Saturday sentenced Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari to two years in jail in a three-year-old case related to a controversial speech in which he allegedly threatened government officials. Abbas now faces possible disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. Abbas, the MLA from Mau Sadar who was elected on a Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) ticket, made the remarks at a public meeting during the 2022 Assembly election period. He is the son of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died last year at the Banda jail, where he was serving his sentence. 'In the same case, the court has also sentenced Mansoor Ahmed Ansari, a local resident and organiser of the public meeting. While Abbas has been given two years' imprisonment, Mansoor has been sentenced to six months in jail. A fine has also been imposed on both,' said Mau prosecuting officer Harendra Singh. Singh added that Abbas's younger brother, Umar Ansari, is also an accused in the case, but his file was separated from the others. The trial against Umar is pending. Six prosecution witnesses were examined by the court. Defence counsel Daroga Singh said a bail application was moved after the conviction, and the court granted bail to both Abbas and Mansoor. He added that they would file an appeal against the judgment. On Saturday, Abbas and Mansoor, who are out on bail, appeared before the court in which the case is pending. They were convicted under IPC section 171-F (undue influence or personation at an election), 189 (threat of injury to public servant), 153-A (promoting enmity between groups on the ground of religion, race, residence and others ), 505 (statements conducing public mischief), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy), said prosecuting officer Singh. The case was registered by a police personnel, claiming that on March 3, 2022 he along with constables had gone to the Paharpur area and saw SBSP leader Abbas Ansari and his brother Umar Ansari had gathered a crowd of around 150 people. The complainant added that while addressing the public from the stage, the accused threatened to 'teach a lesson' to the administrative officials of Mau after the election, which is a violation of the model code of conduct. In 2022, the Enforcement Directorate had arrested Abbas Ansari in connection with a money laundering case. Abbas was released from jail in March this year after being granted bail by the Supreme Court.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wscripted Unveils 2025 Cannes Screenplay List Supporting Women & Non-Binary Writers
EXCLUSIVE: Wscripted has unveiled its fifth Cannes Screenplay List, in partnership with global streamer and distributor Mubi. The 2025 list showcases projects from 14 female and non-binary filmmakers and screenwriters seeking producing and financing partners. (scroll down for full list). More from Deadline Mubi Acquires Kleber Mendonça Filho's Cannes Competition Title 'The Secret Agent' Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' Wows Cannes In Premiere, Gets Extraordinary 19-Minute Ovation Cannes Film Festival 2025: Read All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews Among the nominees is Emmy-nominated Kenyan American filmmaker Peres Owino, who co-wrote Netflix's African Queens – Njinga and Queen Cleopatra, and is now developing feature film The Basket Weaver, from her own original screenplay. The list also features New York writer, comedian, and singer-songwriter Liz Nico and L.A.-based trans writer, director and artist Jules Byrne, whose debut feature Summer of 69 premiered at this year's SXSW as a Hulu original film. The pair are collaborating on rom-com feature Jane Hates Miranda. Further nominees include Filipina American actor, filmmaker, and Sundance fellow Kristine Gerolaga, with horror feature Lamok. Spearheaded by Wscripted's founder and CEO Ellie Jamen, Wscripted's Cannes Screenplay List was launched in 2021 to support women and non-binary writer-directors, with a focus on film. It has championed 92 diverse projects since its inception. The initiative was designed to mirror the market dynamics between international sales agents and distributors during the Cannes's Marche du Film, with a focus on pushing deal opportunities for female-led projects in early to late stage development. This year's shortlist was revealed during an event in Cannes, with nominees in attendance to pitch their projects and a fireside chat featuring Mounia Meddour (Papicha, Houria), who has previously supported the initiative as a jury member. Other previous jurors include Vanessa Kirby. This year's jury featured Emmy and BAFTA TV Award nominee Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer), filmmaker Fawzia Mirza (The Queen of My Dreams), and director Erica Tremblay (Fancy Dance). Mau made history as the first trans woman nominated for both Emmy and Bafta TV Awards for her performance in Baby Reindeer and won an Independent Spirit Award for the role. Beyond acting, Mau also directs. Her short film All The Words But The One screened in festivals around the world and competed for the prestigious LGBTQ Iris Prize. 'We know that the film industry is in need of significant culture change, and I'm honored to support this effort to amplify the power of women and non-binary filmmakers,' she said. Mirza's Pakastani-Canadian comedy The Queen of My Dreams starred Amrit Kaur as a woman, whose relationship with parents was strained after she came out as a Lesbian. The film will be released in the U.S. by female-led distribution labels Willa and Product of Culture on June 20. Following screenings at TIFF and SXSW, the film won prestigious awards from the Directors Guild of Canada and Canadian Screen Awards, marking a significant achievement in Canadian cinema with the film's groundbreaking portrayal of queer love and identity. Tremblay, an alumna of the Second Wscripted Cannes Screenplay List with her debut feature film Fancy Dance. Starring Lily Gladstone as a Native American woman who takes her niece to a state powwow while searching for her missing sister, the film was acquired and released by Apple TV in summer 2024. Tremblay is currently a co-executive producer and director on AMC's series Dark Winds. 'Fancy Dance is a story about Native women and the deep responsibility they often carry in our communities. I wanted to show how love and care persist, even in the face of loss and systemic injustice. My work centers Native characters who are fully human: messy, funny, complicated. My next project is a horror feature, and I'm excited to explore those same complexities within the genre space,' she said. Tremblay emphasized the importance of initiatives such as the Wscripted Cannes Screenplay List. 'They help open doors that are often closed to women and other marginalized voices. These spaces make it possible to meet the right creative partners, to build lasting collaborations, and to receive meaningful support from fellow filmmakers and jury members who genuinely believe in your voice,' she said. Wscripted's Cannes Screenplay List has been presented in partnership with Mubi since 2022. The company regularly champions female directors, with recent titles including The Substance by Coralie Fargeat. Bird by Andrea Arnold, Dahomey by Matt Diop, and How to Have Sex by Molly Manning Walker. The full list of nominees: Acids by Tamar Feinkind Alma Aparicio by Jesahel Newton-Bernal El Baca by Michelle Calderon Jane Hates Miranda by Liz Nico & Jules Byrne Lamok by Kristine Gerolaga Livingstone by Robin Henry & Pearse Lehane Long Story Short by Simbi Hall Piper by Katy Dore Satoshi by Sara Crow & David Rafailedes Show & Tell by C.C. Webster The Basket Weaver by Peres Owino The Seahorse by Devon Kirkpatrick To The Sea by Vanessa Magic With Your Permission by Sahar Jahani Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wscripted Unveils 2025 Cannes Screenplay List Supporting Women & Non-Binary Writers
EXCLUSIVE: Wscripted has unveiled its fifth Cannes Screenplay List, in partnership with global streamer and distributor Mubi. The 2025 list showcases projects from 14 female and non-binary filmmakers and screenwriters seeking producing and financing partners. (scroll down for full list). More from Deadline Mubi Acquires Kleber Mendonça Filho's Cannes Competition Title 'The Secret Agent' Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' Wows Cannes In Premiere, Gets Extraordinary 19-Minute Ovation Cannes Film Festival 2025: Read All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews Among the nominees is Emmy-nominated Kenyan American filmmaker Peres Owino, who co-wrote Netflix's African Queens – Njinga and Queen Cleopatra, and is now developing feature film The Basket Weaver, from her own original screenplay. The list also features New York writer, comedian, and singer-songwriter Liz Nico and L.A.-based trans writer, director and artist Jules Byrne, whose debut feature Summer of 69 premiered at this year's SXSW as a Hulu original film. The pair are collaborating on rom-com feature Jane Hates Miranda. Further nominees include Filipina American actor, filmmaker, and Sundance fellow Kristine Gerolaga, with horror feature Lamok. Spearheaded by Wscripted's founder and CEO Ellie Jamen, Wscripted's Cannes Screenplay List was launched in 2021 to support women and non-binary writer-directors, with a focus on film. It has championed 92 diverse projects since its inception. The initiative was designed to mirror the market dynamics between international sales agents and distributors during the Cannes's Marche du Film, with a focus on pushing deal opportunities for female-led projects in early to late stage development. This year's shortlist was revealed during an event in Cannes, with nominees in attendance to pitch their projects and a fireside chat featuring Mounia Meddour (Papicha, Houria), who has previously supported the initiative as a jury member. Other previous jurors include Vanessa Kirby. This year's jury featured Emmy and BAFTA TV Award nominee Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer), filmmaker Fawzia Mirza (The Queen of My Dreams), and director Erica Tremblay (Fancy Dance). Mau made history as the first trans woman nominated for both Emmy and Bafta TV Awards for her performance in Baby Reindeer and won an Independent Spirit Award for the role. Beyond acting, Mau also directs. Her short film All The Words But The One screened in festivals around the world and competed for the prestigious LGBTQ Iris Prize. 'We know that the film industry is in need of significant culture change, and I'm honored to support this effort to amplify the power of women and non-binary filmmakers,' she said. Mirza's Pakastani-Canadian comedy The Queen of My Dreams starred Amrit Kaur as a woman, whose relationship with parents was strained after she came out as a Lesbian. The film was released in the U.S. by female-led distribution labels Willa and Product of Culture. Following screenings at TIFF and SXSW, the film won prestigious awards from the Directors Guild of Canada and Canadian Screen Awards, marking a significant achievement in Canadian cinema with the film's groundbreaking portrayal of queer love and identity. Tremblay, an alumna of the Second Wscripted Cannes Screenplay List with her debut feature film Fancy Dance. Starring Lily Gladstone as a Native American woman who takes her niece to a state powwow while searching for her missing sister, the film was acquired and released by Apple TV in summer 2024. Tremblay is currently a co-executive producer and director on AMC's series Dark Winds. 'Fancy Dance is a story about Native women and the deep responsibility they often carry in our communities. I wanted to show how love and care persist, even in the face of loss and systemic injustice. My work centers Native characters who are fully human: messy, funny, complicated. My next project is a horror feature, and I'm excited to explore those same complexities within the genre space,' she said. Tremblay emphasized the importance of initiatives such as the Wscripted Cannes Screenplay List. 'They help open doors that are often closed to women and other marginalized voices. These spaces make it possible to meet the right creative partners, to build lasting collaborations, and to receive meaningful support from fellow filmmakers and jury members who genuinely believe in your voice,' she said. Wscripted's Cannes Screenplay List has been presented in partnership with Mubi since 2022. The company regularly champions female directors, with recent titles including The Substance by Coralie Fargeat. Bird by Andrea Arnold, Dahomey by Matt Diop, and How to Have Sex by Molly Manning Walker. The full list of nominees: Acids by Tamar Feinkind Alma Aparicio by Jesahel Newton-Bernal El Baca by Michelle Calderon Jane Hates Miranda by Liz Nico & Jules Byrne Lamok by Kristine Gerolaga Livingstone by Robin Henry & Pearse Lehane Long Story Short by Simbi Hall Piper by Katy Dore Satoshi by Sara Crow & David Rafailedes Show & Tell by C.C. Webster The Basket Weaver by Peres Owino The Seahorse by Devon Kirkpatrick To The Sea by Vanessa Magic With Your Permission by Sahar Jahani Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
