Shantanu Thakur is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on November 18, 1970, in Kolkata, West Bengal, he comes from a prominent family with political roots. His father, Shyama Prasad Thakur, was a notable figure in West Bengal politics.
Shantanu Thakur completed his education with a degree in law and began his political career in the early 2000s. He first gained prominence in 2009 when he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Bangaon constituency in West Bengal. His tenure as an MLA was marked by his efforts to address local issues and improve infrastructure in his constituency.
In the 2019 Indian general elections, Thakur was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bangaon constituency. As an MP, he has been involved in various parliamentary activities and has worked on issues related to development and governance.
Thakur is known for his focus on regional development and has been active in advocating for the interests of his constituents. His political career has been marked by his association with the BJP and his role in representing the party’s interests in West Bengal.
His career and contributions have been recognized in the context of West Bengal politics, and he continues to play an active role in the political landscape of the state.