Shrikant Jichkar
| Shrikant Jichkar | |
|---|---|
| श्रीकांत जिचकार | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 14, 1954 Katol |
| Died |
June 2, 2004 (aged 49) Nagpur |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Rajashree Jichkar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Shrikant Jichkar (Marathi: श्रीकांत जिचकार; September 14, 1954 – June 2, 2004). He held numerous academic degrees and is hence well known as "the most qualified person" in the world and is noted likewise in Limca Book of Records for the India's most qualified person.[1] He holds the Limca Book of Records for the most qualified person in the India. Began as a Medical Doctor (MBBS and MD) he did his Law (LL.B.) with Post-graduation in International Law (LL.M.) and his Masters in Business Administration (DBM and MBA) and in Journalism (B.Journ). He got his D. Litt (Doctor of Literature) in Sanskrit, the highest of any Degree in a University. Most of his Degrees are with First Merit and he has obtained several Gold Medals for his degrees. Between 1973 and 1990 he has written 42 University Examinations, every summer and every winter. In 1978 he wrote the Indian civil Service examination and got selected in Indian police service(IPS), resigned, wrote the Indian civil service exam again and got into IAS (Indian Administrative Services) in 1980, resigning in four months to contest his first general election. In 1980 he was elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, becoming the youngest MLA in the country at 25 and subsequently became a very powerful government Minister holding 14 portfolios at a time.[2] He had one of the biggest personal libraries in India with 52,000 books. Jichkar was also an academician, painter, professional photographer, and stage actor. He has been member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly (1982–85), Maharashtra Legislative Council (1986–92) and served as Minister of State, Government of Maharashtra. He was also a member of Rajya Sabha, India (1992–98). He died in car accident at the age of 49 and India lost his most degree holder person.
References
- ↑ Kaushik, Sarita (10 April 2004). "Vidarbha a poll plank". Ramtek: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
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