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Bathou Mahasabha session begins

Kokrajhar: An intellectual meet was organised at Bodofa Cultural complex in Kokrajhar in Tuesday in connection with the celebration of 26th foundation day of the Dularai Bathou Mahasabha.

The day celebration began with two day programme, organised by Dularai Bathou Mahasabha and delegates from different districts across the state.

Rajya Sabha MP Biswajit Daimary attended the meet. He emphasized on uplifting of Bathou religious tradition among Bodos. 

Devotee and followers of Bathou religion participated in the celebration. 

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