Bibek Maitra
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Bibek Biman Maitra was Bharatiya Janata Party
's (BJP) General Secretary Pramod Mahajan
's secretary. The media used to pronounce Bibek Maitra's name as Vivek Moitra He always insisted that his name be pronounced as Bibek.
's brother-in-law). With this he started becoming close to Pramod Mahajan and very soon Mahajan appointed him as his secretary. He worked for almost 15 years with Mahajan.
He was also known for his lavish lifestyle and the parties he attended, but only after his death was this were reported in the media. He remained bachelor throughout his life. Maitra was Mahajan's close confident and used to handle all his financial matter
.
On the night of May 31, he was allegedly having champagne with Pramod Mahajan's son Rahul
. Sahil Zaroo, a 21 year old friend of Maitra came visiting them at Pramod Mahajan's official bungalow in Delhi
at 7, Safdurjung Road. It also alleged that Sahil brought cocaine on that night with other three of his friends.
Due to the lethal combination of Cocaine
and Champagne, Maitra started to vomit and was rushed to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
by Harish Sharma
(Pramod Mahajan's Secretary). Maitra was declared dead on arrival.
His family and close associates still maintain that it was attempt to poison both Sahil and Maitra and deny the charges the they were in the habit of taking drugs.
His father, a retired bureaucrat had settled in Khargar, Navi Mumbai
and Bibek was cremated at Turbhe
.
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
's (BJP) General Secretary Pramod Mahajan
Pramod Mahajan
Pramod Venkatesh Mahajan was a prominent Indian politician. He was one of the most powerful second generation leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and, at the time of his death, was locked in a power struggle over who would take over the reins of the BJP when the current aging leadership...
's secretary. The media used to pronounce Bibek Maitra's name as Vivek Moitra He always insisted that his name be pronounced as Bibek.
Life
After completing his post-gradation in law from the Mumbai University, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party's Student wing. During this period he started assisting Gopinath Munde, (Pramod MahajanPramod Mahajan
Pramod Venkatesh Mahajan was a prominent Indian politician. He was one of the most powerful second generation leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and, at the time of his death, was locked in a power struggle over who would take over the reins of the BJP when the current aging leadership...
's brother-in-law). With this he started becoming close to Pramod Mahajan and very soon Mahajan appointed him as his secretary. He worked for almost 15 years with Mahajan.
He was also known for his lavish lifestyle and the parties he attended, but only after his death was this were reported in the media. He remained bachelor throughout his life. Maitra was Mahajan's close confident and used to handle all his financial matter
Death
Maitra died on June 1, 2006. The autopsy report released by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) stated that the cause of the death was due to drug overdoseDrug overdose
The term drug overdose describes the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced...
.
On the night of May 31, he was allegedly having champagne with Pramod Mahajan's son Rahul
Rahul
Rahul, a popular male name in India, has a variety of meanings. The earliest meaning found in the Upanishads is "conqueror of all miseries." Rahul also means "Traveler" in Arabic.Buddha's son was also called Rahul meaning "obstruction".- People named Rahul :...
. Sahil Zaroo, a 21 year old friend of Maitra came visiting them at Pramod Mahajan's official bungalow in Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
at 7, Safdurjung Road. It also alleged that Sahil brought cocaine on that night with other three of his friends.
Due to the lethal combination of Cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
and Champagne, Maitra started to vomit and was rushed to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
by Harish Sharma
Harish Sharma
Harish Chandra Sharma was a Fiji Indian politician who became the leader of the National Federation Party in 1987 and was the leader of the organisation representing most of the Hindus in Fiji, the Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji.- Early life :...
(Pramod Mahajan's Secretary). Maitra was declared dead on arrival.
His family and close associates still maintain that it was attempt to poison both Sahil and Maitra and deny the charges the they were in the habit of taking drugs.
His father, a retired bureaucrat had settled in Khargar, Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai is a Planned Satellite City on the west coast of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was developed in 1972 as a twin city of Mumbai, and is the largest planned city on the planet, with under the jurisdiction of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and a total area of . Navi Mumbai...
and Bibek was cremated at Turbhe
Turbhe
Turbhe is a place located near Vashi, India. It has a high concentration of industrial activities.Turbhe is the fifth railway station on the Thane-Turbhe-Nerul/Vashi Railway Line, starting from Thane. It is at a distance of 15 km from Thane railway station and 3 km from Vashi railway...
.