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Gandhi Jayanti observed

By Siddhartha Handique |

Golaghat district Administration observed birth anniversary of the father of nation along with other parts of the country on Friday.
DC Anowarul Haque offered floral tribute at the statue of the mahatma at a function at the district headquarters in the morning. Additional DC A Buglary and DIPRO Sulakshna Mithi Kachari also were present in the day long function.

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