Amit Shah skips SIR talk in Matua outreach at West Bengal event

February 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM

By Times of India

Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mayapur, the birthplace of the Bhakti movement, to highlight the Matua community's role in unifying Hindu society. He praised reformers Harichand and Guruchand Thakur for their social welfare initiatives and described Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati as a bridge to modernity. Shah conveyed PM Modi's greetings, emphasizing the spread of the 'Viksit Bharat' and Sanatan dharma messages globally.

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Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mayapur, the birthplace of the Bhakti movement, to highlight the Matua community's role in unifying Hindu society. He praised reformers Harichand and Guruchand Thakur for their social welfare initiatives and described Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati as a bridge to modernity. Shah conveyed PM Modi's greetings, emphasizing the spread of the 'Viksit Bharat' and Sanatan dharma messages globally. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mayapur, the birthplace of the Bhakti movement, to highlight the Matua community's role in unifying Hindu society. He praised reformers Harichand and Guruchand Thakur for their social welfare initiatives and described Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati as a bridge to modernity. Shah conveyed PM Modi's greetings, emphasizing the spread of the 'Viksit Bharat' and Sanatan dharma messages globally.

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