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Beware Cong, BJP

By Mithun Baruah |

Tinsukia AGP leader Dr Om Prakash Sahu criticized BJP and Congress accusing them of polarizing votes in the name of caste, creeds and religion 6 months ahead of the polls.
Dr Sahu said that both the parties started shedding  tears for the sake of power. Dr Sahu appealed to all the people to remain alert from these elements.

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Mithun Baruah reports from Margherita.

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