Prior to participating in general elections, he was a member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1977–96).
He was born to Syed Mohd, Anis Rizvi on 8 June 1943 in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh.
He was later jailed for fourteen months for participating in political movements organised by Samyukta Socialist Party during 1975–77 emergency.
He held various positions within the party after he appeared in political or social movements organised by Jayaprakash Narayan.
[2] After releasing from jail, he was elected to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, and served as deputy minister for Animal Husbandry (1977–78).