Mau court hears Ansari's appeal in hate speech case

Former MLA Abbas Ansari's appeal against a hate speech conviction will be heard today in Mau Session Court. His prior conviction led to the cancellation of his membership. Ansari was sentenced to two years in jail on May 31st by the CJM court, resulting in his disqualification on June 1st. The case stems from a March 3, 2022, speech during a rally where he made controversial statements. The initial FIR, filed on April 4, 2022, included Ansari, his brother, and others, alleging threats, obstruction of the election process, and promoting communal disharmony.