Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Matua Community Holds CAA, SIR Training Camp in West Bengal
The Matua community in India held a training camp to help people understand the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The goal was to clear up confusion and fear about these processes, especially as there's disagreement between political parties.
The camp taught people how to apply for citizenship and which documents to provide.
It also addressed concerns about the SIR, which some believe has caused worry among the public.
Leaders from the community met with the Union Home Minister to discuss these issues.
Additionally, the Matua women's wing donated money to help a family pay for their child's medical treatment.
The All India Matua Mahasangha organized a training camp in Thakurnagar, West Bengal.
The camp aimed to educate members on applying for citizenship under the CAA and navigating the SIR.
Community leaders report that the SIR process has caused public confusion and fear.
Union Minister Shantanu Thakur led the camp to address Matua community concerns.
The Matua Matrisena donated funds to a family for their child's rare genetic disorder treatment.
- Who
- All India Matua Mahasangha, led by Shantanu Thakur.
- What
- Training camp on CAA and SIR.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Thakurnagar, North 24-Parganas, West Bengal
- Why
- To educate members on applying for citizenship under the CAA and navigating the SIR.
Government's Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Objective of the Camp
Government's Perspective
Training camp aims to clarify doubts and fears regarding CAA and SIR.
Opposition Perspective
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- Organization
- All India Matua Mahasangha
- Leader
- Shantanu Thakur
- Location
- Thakurnagar, West Bengal
- Focus
- CAA and SIR education
- Event
- Training Camp
- Donation
- Rs 10 lakh