Modi did not mention the CAA on Tuesday when Matua in Thakurnagar was ready to hear about it. The PM began his speech with the slogan “Joi Horibol” and remembered the nation building contribution of Matua Guru Harichand Thakur. On the 211th birth anniversary of Matua Guru, he said, “Harichand Thakur established the school for girls in the 18th century. Taking inspiration from this, we have started the program ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’.”
Barauni Fair in Thakurnagar
Modi’s address came as an affirmation of BJP’s trust in Bongaon MP and junior Union minister Shantanu Thakur, who had launched a veiled attack on some Bengal BJP leaders in January. Matua Mahasangh president Shantanu had launched a mass outreach program to strengthen the community support base in the Matua belt of North 24 Parganas and Nadia. According to Matua leaders, Shantanu They were also raising their voice in support of CAA.
Modi lauded Shantanu and his father Manjul Krishna Thakur for carrying forward the legacy of Guru Harichand-Gurchand and Boro Maa. Modi assured that his government has set a target of giving 100% coverage to Matua families with pucca houses, tap water, old age pension, widow pension and insurance of Rs 1 lakh for all.