Mohammad Hamid Ansari

Mohammad Hamid Ansari is an Indian politician and former diplomat who served as the 12th Vice President of India from 2007 to 2017. He was the first Muslim to hold the office and had a distinguished career in public service, including roles as the Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. A member of the Indian National Congress, Ansari has been an advocate for social justice and minority rights in India. His notable contributions include enhancing India's diplomatic relations with various countries, including a significant visit to Botswana in 2010, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.