Shantanu Thakur
Indian politician (born 1982)
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Shantanu Thakur (born 1982) is an Indian politician,[2] who has been a Member of Lok Sabha for Bangaon since 2019.[3][4][5][6] He was sworn in as Union Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways after the Cabinet reshuffle on 7 July 2021.[7]
Shantanu Thakur | |
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Thakur in 2024 | |
| Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India[1] | |
| Assumed office 8 July 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Minister | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Preceded by | Mansukh L. Mandaviya |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mamata Thakur |
| Constituency | Bangaon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1982 |
| Party |  Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Soma Thakur (m. 2011) |
| Relations | Subrata Thakur (brother) |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Parents |
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| Education | Honours in English Literature & Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management |
| Victoria University, Karnataka State Open University | |
| Profession | Politician, Dharmaguru of Matua Mahasangha |
As of 17 August 2019 Source: | |
Personal life
Thakur comes from Matua community which is similar to Hindu Dalit communities but unlike them it is considered as a different religious sect. He wrestled the Bangaon seat from his aunt Mamta Thakur, who is associated with All India Trinamool Congress.[8] He graduated with a degree in English (Honours) and holds an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management. He pursued his education at Karnataka Open University and Victoria University in Sydney, Australia.[9]
Political career
In the 2019 general election,[10] he became the first non-TMC MP to be elected in this constituency since its delimitation when he was elected on BJP's ticket.[11] He is the son of ex-Bengal Minister Manjul Krishna Thakur. He is a leader of All India Matua Mahasangha.[12][13][14][15]
Criminal case
He is facing a criminal case under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code, which relates to attempt to murder.[16]
Position held
He has been serving as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways since 7 July 2021 and was reappointed to the same position on 9 June 2024 after being elected to the 18th Lok Sabha. He is also a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Previously, he served as a Member of the Standing Committee on Commerce from 13 September 2019 to 7 July 2021.[17]