Shantanu Thakur

BJP

DOB 03 Aug 1982

Age 43 years

profession Politician

Shantanu Thakur biography

Shantanu Thakur is an influential political figure in West Bengal, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born into the prominent Thakur family, which has played a significant role in the Matua Mahasangha, a religious reformation movement and a community predominantly comprising the Namasudra (Dalit) community, Shantanu Thakur has leveraged his heritage and leadership qualities to make a mark in the political landscape of West Bengal. His association with the Matua community, a key demographic in the state, has been pivotal in shaping his political journey and the BJP's outreach strategies in the region.

Elected as a Member of Parliament from the Bangaon constituency in the 2019 general elections, Thakur's victory was emblematic of the BJP's efforts to consolidate its presence among the state's Scheduled Caste communities, particularly the Matuas. His election underscored the shifting political allegiances in West Bengal and highlighted the community's growing political assertiveness.

In Parliament, Shantanu Thakur has focused on issues directly impacting his constituency and the Matua community, including citizenship rights, social justice, and economic development. His advocacy for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been particularly noteworthy, reflecting his commitment to addressing the long-standing demands for citizenship by the Matua community, who migrated from Bangladesh.

Shantanu Thakur's political career is a testament to his dedication to his community's welfare and his role in the evolving political dynamics of West Bengal. His efforts to champion the rights and development of the Matuas have made him a key figure in the state's political discourse.

Shantanu Thakur personal life

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SHANTANU THAKUR NEWS

Brother vs brother, BJP vs BJP: Party in unease over latest Matua family feud

August 26, 2025 10:13 am

Union Minister Shantanu Thakur and his elder brother Subrata, an MLA, fall out publicly; parents too take sides

TMC’s Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Bala Thakur and Union Minister of State from BJP Shantanu Thakur

Decode Politics: As TMC, BJP factions of Bengal’s Matuas call a truce, why it is significant

March 30, 2025 7:36 pm

For the past decade, the members of the Thakur family, which controls the Matuas’ main religious organisation, have been a divided lot. As they unite for now over an annual fair, its ripple effects may be felt in the state’s power corridors.