Akhilesh Das

Akhilesh Das
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

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.

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.

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. 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.

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