Matua Factions Clash at Thakurbari Over Shantanu Thakur's Controversial Remarks

• Union Minister Shantanu Thakur stated he has no objection to 1 lakh Matuas being excluded if 50 lakh Rohingyas/Bangladeshis/Pakistani Muslims are removed.
• Mamata Bala Thakur, a Trinamool leader, called for a protest at Thakurbari against Shantanu's remarks, accusing BJP of 'stabbing them in the back'.
• The protest escalated into a physical clash between supporters of Shantanu Thakur and Mamata Bala Thakur at Thakurbari.
• Shantanu Thakur dismissed Mamata Bala Thakur's views as "foolish" and organized a counter-program against Bangladesh.
• The incident reveals growing political and communal tensions within the Matua community.

Why It Matters: Shantanu Thakur's remarks on Matua exclusion ignite violent clashes at Thakurbari, deepening community rifts.