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.

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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