Puna Bhengra | |
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Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Sukra Munda |
Constituency | Nagrakata |
Personal details | |
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Residence(s) | Jalpaiguri district,West Bengal |
Education | 10th Pass |
Profession | Politician |
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