Prasun Banerjee is an Indian former professional footballer and politician who is serving as an MP in the Lok Sabha from Howrah.
11 Facts About Prasun Banerjee
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Prasun Banerjee was vice-captain of the India U-20 team that clinched 1974 AFC Youth Championship title in Thailand.
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Prasun Banerjee was included in the All Time Best-XI team of Mohun Bagan as a central defensive midfielder.
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Prasun Banerjee was only the second Indian to play for Asian All-star XI.
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Prasun Banerjee played two matches against Brazil for Asian All-star XI and played against Zico, Eder, Falcao, Socretes and others.
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Prasun Banerjee was included in the Limca book of record for representing India in 100 football matches.
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Prasun Banerjee won the seat defeating his adversary, Left Front's Sridip Bhattacharya, by more than 27,000 votes.
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Prasun Banerjee was re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in 2014.
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Prasun Banerjee is a graduate of the University of Calcutta.
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In 2015, Prasun Banerjee was charged for slapping a Kolkata traffic constable.
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Prasun Banerjee was the Joint Captain of the Indian Youth Team along with Sabbir Ali which became Joint Champions with Iran in Asian Youth Soccer Tournament at Bangkok.