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CM stresses development

Chief minister Tarun Gogoi said on Thursday that his government would spare no pain this year for the welfare of the people. Talking to reporters in Guwahati, Gogoisaud that overall development of the state is his priority and would stay.

Gogoi further wished the people a happy new year.

 

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