Shantanu Thakur Age, Wife, Family, Biography
Shantanu Thakur Age, Wife, Family, Biography
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Age: 42 Years
Father: Manjul Krishna Thakur
Hometown: Parganas, West Bengal
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Politician • Religious Leader |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party  |
| Political Journey | • 23 May 2019: Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, from Bangaon constituency in West Bengal • 8 July 2021: Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 3 August 1982 (Tuesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 42 Years |
| Birthplace | Thakurnagar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Parganas, West Bengal |
| College/University | • Carrick Institute of Education, Sydney, Australia • Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Karnataka |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management from Carrick Institute of Education Sydney, Australia (2010) • B. A. in English Literature from Karnataka State Open University (2015) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Matua (Scheduled Caste) |
| Address | Village Uttar Chikanpara, P.O. Thakur Nagar, P.S. Gaighata, District North 24 Parganas, West Bengal |
| Controversy | Shantanu Thakur faced an FIR from the West Bengal Police when his aunt, Mamata Bala Thakur, filed a complaint against him in April 2024. She accused him of trying to take over a house where their community matriarch, Binapani Devi ('Boroma'), lived until her death in 2019. check sources NDTV |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • Twitter |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 30 November 2011 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Soma Thakur ​  |
| Children | Son- 2 • Debarshee Thakur • Rajarshee Thakur |
| Parents | Father- Manjul Krishna Thakur (politician)  Mother- Chhabi Rani Thakur  |
| Siblings | Brother- Subrata Thakur (politician)  |
| Other Relatives | Aunt- Mamata Bala Thakur (politician)  |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs. 15,06,940 p.a. (2023-2024) |
| Assets/Properties check sources My Neta |
Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 3,00,000 • Deposits in Banks: Rs. 33,08,973 • LIC: Rs. 3,75,000 • Personal loans/advance given: Rs. 86,09,000 • Motor Vehicles: 17,60,000 • Jewellery: Rs. 4,90,000 Immovable Assets • Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,09,33,000 |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 2 crores (as of 2024) check sources My Neta |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shantanu Thakur
Shantanu Thakur has been actively promoting Matua culture across India since 2004.
In the 2019 general election, he contested the Bangaon seat against his aunt Mamata Bala Thakur, who is associated with the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. He won the elections as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate and became the first non-TMC MP to be elected in this constituency.
Shantanu Thakur during a political rally
Shantanu Thakur was appointed as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways during the cabinet reshuffle of the Second Modi Ministry on 7 July 2021.
He likes travelling to distant places and cooking Indian food in his free time. His favourite travelling destination is Australia.
Playing cricket is Shantanu Thakur’s favourite recreational activity.
Shantanu Thakur while playing cricket
He is a leader of the All India Matua Mahasangha in Chikanpara, West Bengal.
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