In recent times, Shantanu Thakur has been a very popular and discussed person in Indian Politics. He is an Indian politician who has been serving as a member of Lok Sabha for Bangaon since 2019. On the date of 7th July 2021, Shantanu also took an oath as Union Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways after the Cabinet reshuffle. His early life started in West Bengal where he was born on August 3rd, 1982 in the Matua community. This is well know community in the West Bengal region and similar to Hindu Dalit communities but unlike them, it is considered a different religious sect. He has done his graduation in English (Honours) from Karnataka State Open University.
To continue his higher education, he studied for the advanced diploma in Hospitality Management from Victoria University, Sydney, Australia in 2010. Shantanu Thakur has fought with his Mamta Thakur to wrest the Bangaon seat. After that, he made their political affiliation with the Bhartiya Janta Party. Then, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) entrusted Shantanu Thakur to win the confidence of the Matua community. In the general elections of 2019, Thakur was elected as a Member of Parliament from the Bangaon seat. The BJP has been working to strengthen its position among the Scheduled Caste communities in the state, especially the Matuas. His victory demonstrated both the community’s increasing political assertiveness and the shifting political allegiances in West Bengal.
Shantanu Thakur Phone, Email ID & Office Contact Details
Shri Shantanu Thakur becomes a very influential political figure in West Bengal as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He belongs to a very prominent Thakur family, which is referred to as playing a significant role in the Matua Mahasangha. That’s why Shantanu always raises a favor for the Matua Mahasangha (A religious reformation movement and a community predominantly comprising the Namasudra (Dalit) community. His association with the Matua group, a significant section of the state’s population, has shaped both his political career and the BJP’s outreach initiatives in the area. Otherwise, His political journey started, when he was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from the Bangaon constituency in West Bengal on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2019 general elections.
Politician Name | Shri Shantanu Thakur |
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Political Affiliations | Bhartiya Janta Party and Matua Community |
Born | 03 August 1982 (Age 42) |
Birth Place | Thakur Nagar, 24 Parganas North |
Occupation | Social Service & Politics |
Educational Qualification |
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Constituency | Bangaon, West Bengal |
Religion | Hindu |
Father and Mother | Manjul Krishna Thakur and Chhabi Rani Thakur |
Wife Name | Soma Thakur |
Children | Two Son |
Phone Number | 096475-34453 |
Telephone Numbers | (011) 2317731 |
Permanent Address | Vill. Uttar Chikanpara, P.O.-Thakur Nagar, P.S.-Gaighata, Distt. North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. |
Present AddressÂ
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187 South Avenue New Delhi NCT of Delhi – 110011 |
Email IDs | |
Official Contact Number | 23710189, 23710356 |
Fax No | Â 011-23753396 |
WhatsApp Number | NA |
Delhi Office Address | Room no. 213, Parivahan Bhavan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi. |
Social Media Handles of Shri Shantanu Thakur
If we look at his personal life, so he was married to Soma Thakur in 2011 and blessed with two sons. Shantanu Thakur’s advocacy and activities demonstrate his deep love for Matua dharma and culture. Apart from his involvement in politics and culture, he enjoys playing cricket and preparing Indian food in his free time. Thakur is still making important contributions to Indian politics and cultural heritage. To know more about his daily life activity you can follow MP Shantanu Thakur on different social media platforms.
X (Twitter) Handle | x.com/Shantanu_bjp |
Facebook Page | facebook.com/ShantanuThakurBJP |
Instagram ID | instagram.com/shantanuthakur_bjp |
Youtube Channel | @shrishantanuthakur |
Official Website | Click Here |