Former UP Minister Mohsin Raza Appointed Chairman of State Minority Commission; Yogi Government Approves 9 New Members

Demonstrating proactive administrative governance ahead of upcoming political milestones, the Uttar Pradesh government has officially announced nine major appointments to the State Minority Commission. In a high-profile structural overhaul issued on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, former state minister and senior BJP leader Mohsin Raza was appointed as the new Chairman of the UP Minority Commission. The newly constituted commission, featuring a balanced representation across communities, will serve a standard tenure of three years under the leadership of Chairman Mohsin Raza.

Full List of Newly Appointed Commission Members

Alongside the appointment of Mohsin Raza as Chairman, the state government approved eight distinguished individuals as official members of the Minority Commission for their three-year terms:

• Sandeep Jain

• Anshuman Kumar Singh Massey

• Sardar Hanpreet Singh Bedi

• Mohammad Aslam

• Sardar Parvinder Singh

• Neha Khan

• Syed Seraj Abbas Rizvi

• Rumana Siddiqui

Expressing Gratitude and Vowing to Bridge Political Misinformation

Following his formal appointment, Chairman Mohsin Raza expressed profound gratitude to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the party leadership for placing trust in his administrative capabilities. Reaffirming his dedication to public service, Raza stated that just as he has discharged past governmental responsibilities with absolute honesty and integrity, he will lead the Minority Commission with unwavering commitment.

Addressing the media, Raza launched a direct critique against opposition parties, accusing them of spreading systematic misinformation among minority communities across Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized that the commission will actively travel across districts to listen to public grievances and resolve them efficiently at both governmental and administrative levels.

Championing Inclusive Development Without Discrimination

Underscoring the core philosophy of the ruling administration, Mohsin Raza reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guiding vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Together with all, development for all) remains paramount. He highlighted that under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government is steadfastly advancing public welfare without an iota of discrimination based on religion or community, a pledge the newly formed commission will aggressively propagate.

A Storied Political and Athletic Background

Mohsin Raza brings a diverse and dynamic background to his new leadership role:

• Athletic Roots: Before entering active public service, Raza was a prominent sportsman who proudly played in the prestigious Ranji Trophy, representing cricketing excellence.

• Political Journey: Joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2013, Raza initially served effectively as the party's official state spokesperson.

• Ministerial Tenure: Following the BJP's landslide victory in 2017, he entered the legislature as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). In August 2019, he was sworn in as the Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqfs, and Hajj Affairs, cementing his reputation as a prominent political voice in Uttar Pradesh.