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Ekanath K. Thakur

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Ekanath Thakur
Born(1941-02-15)February 15, 1941
Mhapan, Sindhudurg
DiedAugust 7, 2014(2014-08-07) (aged 73)
Cause of deathCancer
NationalityIndian
EducationBA
OccupationPolitician
Notable workFounder of National School of Banking
Term2002-2008 (Rajya Sabha member)
Political partyShivsena

Shri Ekanath K. Thakur (15 February 1941 – 7 August 2014) was an Indian politician from the Shiv Sena party, born in Mhapan, Sindhudurg. He was a Member of the Parliament of India representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament during 2002-2008.[1][2]

Shri Thakur was the founder of National School of Banking, a successful training institute that prepares test takers for bank officers' exams in India. He was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saraswat Bank, a leading Urban Co-operative Bank in India.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Alphabetical List Of Former Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952". Parliament of India. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
  2. ^ "Banker, former MP Eknath Thakur dead". Newkerala.com. Archived from the original on 2016-01-21. Retrieved 2014-08-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ [1] Archived September 5, 2009, at the Wayback Machine