Correct option is B
The Quami Ekta Dal (QED) was formed in 2010 in Uttar Pradesh by the Ansari Brothers, namely Afzal Ansari and Mukhtar Ansari. The party aimed to represent the interests of minorities and marginalized communities in the state. It primarily gained attention in Eastern Uttar Pradesh but later merged with other political groups for broader representation.
Key Points:
● The QED was founded in 2010 to focus on minority and backward-class issues.
● It operated prominently in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
● The party later merged with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
Additional Knowledge:
- (a) Ali Brothers: Prominent leaders in the Khilafat Movement, not linked to the QED.