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{{short description|Indian Politician}}
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'''Manoj Tigga''' is an Indian politician and a Member of Legislative assembly representing the [[Madarihat (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Madarihat constituency]] in [[West Bengal]]. In the [[2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election]], Tigga contesting on an election ticket from [[BJP]] defeated his nearest rival [[Padam Lama]] of [[All India Trinamool Congress]] by 22,308 votes.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/bjp-again-gets-10-voteshare-in-bengal-takes-tally-to-three/article8621772.ece BJP again gets 10% vote-share in Bengal, takes tally to three]</ref><ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/05/19/kerala_1_n_10044102.html In 7 Kerala Seats, BJP Finished 2nd; Tally In Bengal Goes From Zero To Three]</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/BJP-eyes-2014-gains-in-Hills/articleshow/51544153.cms BJP eyes 2014 gains in Hills]</ref>

He contested [[2009 Indian general election]] from [[Alipurduars (Lok Sabha constituency)|Alipurduars constituency]] and was defeated by [[Manohar Tirkey]] of [[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)]].<ref>[http://www.myneta.info/westbengal2016/candidate.php?candidate_id=317 My Neta]</ref><ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/elections-2016/india/india-news-india/west-bengal-after-47-years-binnaguri-looks-for-change-2757071/ After 47 years, Binnaguri looks for change]</ref>

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[[Category:People from Alipurduar district]]
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[[Category:West Bengal MLAs 2016–2021]]
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