Sukra Munda | |
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Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
In office 31 May 2016 –2021 | |
Succeeded by | Puna Bhengra |
Constituency | Nagrakata |
Personal details | |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2020-present) |
Other political affiliations | All India Trinamool Congress (until 2020) |
Occupation | Politician |
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