Union Minister of State Shantanu Thakur.
There has been an uproar over the statement of Union Minister and BJP MP Shantanu Thakur. Union Minister of State for Shipping and BJP MP from Bongaon, Shantanu Thakur said that no Trinamool supporter will be given citizenship under the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act). Shantanu Thakur told the election meeting in Panchpota, West Bengal, “We will not give citizenship to even a single Trinamool person. I will not give citizenship to any TMC. Then I will show them what the Khayam dance is called. No big deal. Let Mamata Banerjee save them. ,
While speaking to the media amid the controversy over his comments, he said that if people opposing CAA come to seek citizenship, then Mamata Banerjee can give them citizenship as per the 1971 law, but they do not need citizenship, then why should the government give them citizenship? Will go to give.
Ruckus due to Shantanu Thakur’s comment
Trinamool Congress also reacted strongly to Shantanu Thakur’s remarks. Minister and TMC leader Bratya Basu said, “Whatever he says, nothing is right. He himself had said that after the implementation of CAA, he would first apply for citizenship on the central government portal. He has not made that application yet. The Union Minister of State does not trust the Central Government portal itself. He has well mastered the divisive politics of BJP.
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Former Bengal BJP president and party candidate in the Lok Sabha elections, Dilip Ghosh said, “Government is for everyone. We work together for everyone’s development. Today they are doing Trinamool, tomorrow they will do BJP. The government will protect the rights of everyone. Shantanu’s remarks have also created controversy in the Matua community.
Controversy in Matua community due to Union Minister’s remarks
A Matua supporter says that he does not support Shantanu Thakur’s comments. As a Matua, what he is saying is not correct. We were demanding unconditional citizenship. Shantanu Thakur is trying to give citizenship to Matua. They appreciate it. Let us tell you that under the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Central Government has taken the initiative to give citizenship to refugees from other countries including Bangladesh. Its notification has been issued, but Trinamool Congress is opposing it.