Sabir Ali (politician)

Sabir Ali (born 18 July 1970) is a politician from Bihar state, India. He was member of Rajya Sabha from Bihar during 2008-2014. He was a member of the Janata Dal (United) but was expelled from the party in March 2014 for praising Narendra Modi and his "plans and policies".^[1][2] Subsequently, he joined BJP.^[3] He said that "had seen so called secular parties from close quarters due to his association with them and there is a difference between what they preach and what they practice",^[4] accusing them of trying to cheat Muslims in the name of secularism.^[5]

Sabir Ali
Member of Rajya Sabha
In office 11 April 2008 – 15 November 2011
Constituency	Bihar
Member of Rajya Sabha
In office 15 November 2011 – 19 April 2014
Constituency	Bihar
Personal details
Born	Sabir Ali (1970-07-18) July 18, 1970 (age 55) Dumariya, East Champaran district, Bihar
Nationality	Indian
Other political affiliations	Lok Janashakti Party Janata Dal United
Spouse	Yasmin Sabir Ali
Children	Five sons and two daughters
Residence(s)	Raxaul, East Champaran district, Bihar
Occupation	Industrialist, Social and political worker

He hails from Raxaul in the East Champaran district of Bihar.^[6]