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West Bengal Legislative Assembly: Indian political body
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the B. B. D. Bagh area of Kolkata, the capital of the state. Members of the Legislative assembly are directly elected by the people. The legislative assembly comprises 294 Members of Legislative Assembly, all directly elected from single-seat constituencies. Its term is five years, unless sooner dissolved.

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Intimidation of political opponents is 'violation of democratic rights': PM Narendra Modi

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Video: 'TMC goons attacked my convoy in West Midnapore,' alleges Union Minister V Muraleedharan

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