Soumen Roy | |
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Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tapan Deb Singha |
Constituency | Kaliaganj |
Personal details | |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2019-2021 &2024-Present) |
Other political affiliations | All India Trinamool Congress (2021-2024) |
Residence(s) | Alipurduar,West Bengal |
Education | B.A. |
Alma mater | Alipurduar College |
Profession | Teacher,Politician |
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