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MARGHERITA: A Legal Helpline Cell has fetched huge hope for the people of Margherita.  Courtesy Legal Awareness Network Centre Margherita which opened up the venture on Monday.
Talking to www.assamtimes.org, the NGO officials said the main objective is to give free legal advice to the rural people in Margherita and its neighbouring areas.

The speakers in the opening ceremony hoped that the cell would be of immense benefit for the rural people. Papu Sah. President of Margherita Legal Awareness Network Centre urged the rural people to avail of legal advice whenever required.

 

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