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'''Rajeev Shukla''' (born 13 September 1959) is an Indian politician, journalist, political commentator and the former chairman of [[Indian Premier League]]. Following the scandal over alleged corruption and spot-fixing in the IPL, Shukla resigned as its chairman on 1 June 2013. In 2015, Shukla was again appointed unanimously as the Chairman of [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]]. On 18 Dec 2020, he was elected Vice President of BCCI unopposed.<ref>http://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/rajiv-shukla-to-be-elected-bcci-vice-president-unopposed-agm-ipl-chairman-1750698-2020-12-18</ref> | '''Rajeev Shukla''' (born 13 September 1959) is an Indian politician, former journalist, political commentator and the former chairman of [[Indian Premier League]]. Following the scandal over alleged corruption and spot-fixing in the IPL, Shukla resigned as its chairman on 1 June 2013. In 2015, Shukla was again appointed unanimously as the Chairman of [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] by the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]]. On 18 Dec 2020, he was elected Vice President of BCCI unopposed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/rajiv-shukla-to-be-elected-bcci-vice-president-unopposed-agm-ipl-chairman-1750698-2020-12-18|title = Rajiv Shukla set to become new BCCI vice-president unopposed}}</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Political activities== | ==Political activities== | ||
Running as a member of the [[Akhil Bharatiya Loktantrik Congress|Akhil Bhartiya Loktantrik Congress Party]], Shukla won by a large margin.<ref>{{cite web | last =Ramakrishan | first =Venkitesh | title =Convulsions in Uttar Pradesh | work =Frontline | date =15 April 2000 | url =http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1708/17080320.htm | access-date =28 October 2006 }}</ref> In 2003, his party merged with the [[Indian National Congress]], and Shukla was appointed as a congress party spokesperson. He was nominated as a secretary to the All India Congress Committee in January 2006.<ref>{{cite web | last =Ramaseshan | first =Radhika | title =Rahul Awaits Popular Demand | work =The Telegraph | date =7 January 2006 | url =http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060107/asp/nation/story_5691854.asp | access-date =29 October 2006 }}</ref> In March 2006, Shukla was elected for a second term. | Running as a member of the [[Akhil Bharatiya Loktantrik Congress|Akhil Bhartiya Loktantrik Congress Party]], Shukla won by a large margin.<ref>{{cite web | last =Ramakrishan | first =Venkitesh | title =Convulsions in Uttar Pradesh | work =Frontline | date =15 April 2000 | url =http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1708/17080320.htm | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20020616145451/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1708/17080320.htm | url-status =usurped | archive-date =16 June 2002 | access-date =28 October 2006 }}</ref> In 2003, his party merged with the [[Indian National Congress]], and Shukla was appointed as a congress party spokesperson. He was nominated as a secretary to the All India Congress Committee in January 2006.<ref>{{cite web | last =Ramaseshan | first =Radhika | title =Rahul Awaits Popular Demand | work =The Telegraph | date =7 January 2006 | url =http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060107/asp/nation/story_5691854.asp | access-date =29 October 2006 }}</ref> In March 2006, Shukla was elected for a second term. | ||
==Post held== | ==Post held== | ||
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Rajeev Shukla | |
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| Vice President of BCCI | |
| Assumed office 24 Dec 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mahim Verma |
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Maharashtra | |
| In office 3 April 2012 – 2 April 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Kumar Ketkar, INC |
| Constituency | Maharashtra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 1959 Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Known for | Chairman of Indian Premier League |
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Rajeev Shukla (born 13 September 1959) is an Indian politician, former journalist, political commentator and the former chairman of Indian Premier League. Following the scandal over alleged corruption and spot-fixing in the IPL, Shukla resigned as its chairman on 1 June 2013. In 2015, Shukla was again appointed unanimously as the Chairman of IPL by the BCCI. On 18 Dec 2020, he was elected Vice President of BCCI unopposed.[1]
Early life[edit]
Rajeev Shukla was born on 13 September 1959 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. He was educated at Pandit Prithi Nath College, Kanpur[2] and at Christ Church College, Kanpur.[3] He then studied law at Vikramajit Singh Sanatan Dharma College, Kanpur.[4] Before entering politics, he was a reporter for Hindi daily Jansatta. Shukla held this job until 1985, when he became a special correspondent for Ravivar Magazine. He was hired as a senior editor and he continued in that job until being elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2000. He has now joined the Indian National Congress[5]
Political activities[edit]
Running as a member of the Akhil Bhartiya Loktantrik Congress Party, Shukla won by a large margin.[6] In 2003, his party merged with the Indian National Congress, and Shukla was appointed as a congress party spokesperson. He was nominated as a secretary to the All India Congress Committee in January 2006.[7] In March 2006, Shukla was elected for a second term.
Post held[edit]
- Founder and Director of BAG Films Limited
- Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association
- Manager of the Indian Cricket Team.
- Chairman of IPL
References[edit]
- ↑ "Rajiv Shukla set to become new BCCI vice-president unopposed".
- ↑ "Rajeev Shukla Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". www.elections.in.
- ↑ "Rajeev Shukla Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". www.elections.in.
- ↑ "Rajeev Shukla Biography - About family, political life, awards won, history". www.elections.in.
- ↑ Rajeev Shukla Profile
- ↑ Ramakrishan, Venkitesh (15 April 2000). "Convulsions in Uttar Pradesh". Frontline. Archived from the original on 16 June 2002. Retrieved 28 October 2006.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ Ramaseshan, Radhika (7 January 2006). "Rahul Awaits Popular Demand". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 October 2006.
External links[edit]
- The Indian Express: Columnists > Rajeev Shukla
- http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_now-congress-slips-on-ipl-muck-srk-link-with-rajiv-shukla-emerges_1374686
Categories:
- Indian male journalists
- Indian National Congress politicians from Maharashtra
- 1959 births
- Living people
- People from Kanpur
- Indian cricket administrators
- Rajya Sabha members from Uttar Pradesh
- Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra
- Members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Akhil Bharatiya Loktantrik Congress politicians