Kunar Hembram | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 23 May 2019 –4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Uma Saren |
Succeeded by | Kalipada Soren |
Constituency | Jhargram |
Personal details | |
Born | Jhargram,West Bengal | 23 September 1962
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | All India Trinamool Congress (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (till 2024) |
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