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Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur is a member of 16th Lok Sabha from Hamirpur in Himachal. He was first elected to Lok Sabha in May 2008 in a by poll as a candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party.He is three time MP, being a member of 14th, 15th and 16th Lok sabha. He was the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from May 2016 to February 2017. He stepped down from his position of BCCI president after the Supreme Court ordered him to cease and desist works within BCCI. On 29 July 2016 he became the first serving BJP Member of Parliament to become a regular commissioned Officer in the Territorial Army.

Himachal Pradesh polls: Prem Kumar Dhumal as BJP's CM face has cleared confusion, says Anurag Thakur
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections | Nov 04, 2017, 07:51 PM
Anurag Thakur said that if PK Dhumal's name as the party's CM face had been declared the day the list of candidates was announced in Delhi, the impact would not have been as powerful as it was now.
Himachal Assembly Elections 2017: BJP seeking support of spiritual leaders
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections | Oct 26, 2017, 02:06 PM
The BJP is seeking to garner the support of spiritual leaders with large followings in Himachal Pradesh.
Virender Sehwag's setting remark should not be taken otherwise, says Anurag Thakur
Cricket | Sep 17, 2017, 11:05 PM
Sehwag lost out to Ravi Shastri, who was touted as the choice of skipper Virat Kohli.
The Indian Women Cricketers have won the hearts of many: Anurag Thakur
Cricket | Jul 27, 2017, 06:41 PM
The former BCCI chief further asserted that the Women in Blue will come out with more improved performance if they are provided with more exposure and facilities.
Anurag Thakur warned for filming LS proceedings
Politics | Jul 26, 2017, 02:30 PM
The Congress had on Monday filed a complaint against BJP MP Anurag Thakur for what the opposition party said was "filming Lok Sabha proceedings".
Congress demands action against BJP MP Anurag Thakur for 'filming' House proceedings
Politics | Jul 24, 2017, 11:29 PM
Congress has demanded action against BJP MP Anurag Thakur for "filming" the Lok Sabha proceedings during a ruckus.
If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Anurag Thakur
Cricket | Jul 16, 2017, 04:07 PM
Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur states that he felt humbled when Sourav Ganguly commented on twitter that the former captain wanted him back in the game.

Supreme Court drops contempt proceedings against ex-BCCI chief Anurag Thakur
Cricket | Jul 14, 2017, 04:50 PM
On July 7, the apex court directed Thakur to file an unconditional and unequivocal apology by July 14 and had warned of contempt proceedings if he did not comply.
Ex-BCCI President Anurag Thakur tenders unconditional apology in Supreme Court
Cricket | Jul 13, 2017, 05:38 PM
The apex court had also asked Thakur to be present on July 14 to tender the apology, indicating that it was willing to accept the apology and close the contempt proceedings against Thakur.
Sourav Ganguly wants to see Anurag Thakur back in Indian cricket
Cricket | Jul 09, 2017, 06:26 PM
Anurag Thakur's wish on Sourav Ganguly's birthday made the legendary icon reply back in a manner which clearly hints a desire to see the former president back.
Supreme Court tells BCCI ex-chief Anurag Thakur to apologise
Cricket | Jul 07, 2017, 06:25 PM
The bench of Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also directed Thakur to be personally present in the court on the next date of hearing.
Virat Kohli should be boss of Indian team, says former BCCI president
Cricket | Jun 25, 2017, 07:41 PM
It has always been the case that the captain is more important than the coach. The captain's opinion is given importance even in selection matters because ultimately it is he who has to make the team perform, quips Anurag Thakur.
Virat Kohli unreasonable target in Kumble controversy, says former BCCI president Anurag Thakur
Cricket | Jun 25, 2017, 04:05 PM
Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur feels the current Board members should answer for the unsavoury episode between Anil Kumble and skipper Virat Kohli.

Facing contempt notice, Anurag Thakur tenders 'unconditional' apology to Supreme Court
Cricket | Mar 07, 2017, 01:10 PM
Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur, who is facing contempts notice for filing a false affidavit in the Supreme Court, today tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology before it.
Gavaskar backs Ganguly for BCCI chief; he says too early to take his name
Cricket | Jan 03, 2017, 09:47 PM
Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar today backed former national team captain Saurav Ganguly to take over as interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India even as the latter calmed talk about him
SC’s overhaul in BCCI ranks could see Sourav Ganguly take over as BCCI president: Report
Cricket | Jan 03, 2017, 01:31 PM
A day after the Supreme Court sacked former BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke from their respective posts, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has now emerged as the front-runner to take over as BCCI president.
‘Sacking Anurag Thakur, Ajay Shirke was a right decision’, says Manish Tewari
Politics | Jan 03, 2017, 07:10 AM
Congress leader Manish Tewari on Monday said that the Supreme Court's decision to sack BCCI President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke was a "right decision" and the cricket body should not have defied the orders of the apex court.
2nd January News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Jan 02, 2017, 07:07 PM
Important stories of the day
If SC feels BCCI would do better under retired judges, I wish them all the best: Anurag Thakur
Cricket | Jan 02, 2017, 04:29 PM
Sacked BCCI president Anurag Thakur today said that he respects the judgment of the apex court and that it was never a personal battle for him. However, in an veiled dig, Thakur, also a BJP
SC cracks the whip, removes Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke from top BCCI posts
Cricket | Jan 02, 2017, 01:00 PM
Supreme Court on Monday ordered the removal of Anurag Thakur from the post of President of the cricket administration body for lying under oath during a hearing on recommendations of the Lodha committee.

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Anurag Thakur

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Himachal Pradesh polls: Prem Kumar Dhumal as BJP's CM face has cleared confusion, says Anurag Thakur

Himachal Assembly Elections 2017: BJP seeking support of spiritual leaders

Virender Sehwag's setting remark should not be taken otherwise, says Anurag Thakur

The Indian Women Cricketers have won the hearts of many: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur warned for filming LS proceedings

Congress demands action against BJP MP Anurag Thakur for 'filming' House proceedings

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Anurag Thakur

Supreme Court drops contempt proceedings against ex-BCCI chief Anurag Thakur

Ex-BCCI President Anurag Thakur tenders unconditional apology in Supreme Court

Sourav Ganguly wants to see Anurag Thakur back in Indian cricket

Supreme Court tells BCCI ex-chief Anurag Thakur to apologise

Virat Kohli should be boss of Indian team, says former BCCI president

Virat Kohli unreasonable target in Kumble controversy, says former BCCI president Anurag Thakur

Facing contempt notice, Anurag Thakur tenders 'unconditional' apology to Supreme Court

Gavaskar backs Ganguly for BCCI chief; he says too early to take his name

SC’s overhaul in BCCI ranks could see Sourav Ganguly take over as BCCI president: Report

‘Sacking Anurag Thakur, Ajay Shirke was a right decision’, says Manish Tewari

2nd January News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day

If SC feels BCCI would do better under retired judges, I wish them all the best: Anurag Thakur

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