Akhilesh Das
Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta (31 March 1961 – 12 April 2017) was an Indian politician, sports executive, educator and philanthropist. He was born in Uttar Pradesh, India.
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| In office 2004–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Akhilesh Das Gupta 31 March 1961 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 12 April 2017 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Alka Das |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow |
| Occupation | Politician, Businessman, Sports Administrator |
| Known for | Founder, Babu Banarasi Das University |
Das was the President of Badminton Association of India, Vice President of Badminton Asia Confederation, Member - Executive Council of Badminton World Federation and Vice President of Indian Olympic Association. Das served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1996 through 2014 and mayor of Lucknow from 1993 through 1995.
Death
Das died on 12 April 2017 from a heart attack at a hospital in Lucknow, India, aged 56.[1]
Fraud allegations
Das was accused of fraud and nepotism while serving with the Badminton Association of India. The allegations were related to the selection of players for a goodwill badminton trip to Japan.
An investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that some officials selected their own children and relatives instead of eligible players.[2] It also stated that no public notice or proper trials were held. The CBI sent its report to the Government of India, but no action was reported at that time.[3][4]
References
- ↑ Congress Leader Akhilesh Das is Dead Due to Heart Attack. https://tingoos.com/congress-leader-akhilesh-das-dead-due-heart-attack/. Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ↑ "CBI investigates Badminton Association of India chief Akhilesh Das Gupta". Hindustan Times (New Delhi). 28 February 2017. http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/cbi-investigates-badminton-association-of-india-chief-akhilesh-das-gupta/story-JVjFZs5II4UdUBErJxvCqO.html.
- ↑ Badminton Association of India officials make kids pose as players for Japan junket. Times of Indian. 1 March 2017. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/badminton-body-officials-make-their-kids-pose-as-players-for-japan-junket/articleshow/57402242.cms.
- ↑ BAI Officials Under CBI Scanner For Sending Own Children As Players on Japan Junket. 1 March 2017. http://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/bai-officials-under-cbi-scanner-for-sending-own-children-as-players-on-japan-jun/298091.