B. N. Banerjee

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B. N. Banerjee (1916-2002) was a Bengali speaking Indian lawyer and parliamentarian. [1]

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Education

After graduating from the Scottish Church College, [2] he studied law and earned his LL.B, and subsequently his LL.M degrees from the University of Calcutta. [1]

Career

He served as the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha from 1963 to 1976. He was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1976 where he served till 1982. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Rajya Sabha members list, surname starting with the letter 'B'
  2. Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 592