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Gogoi leaving for Delhi

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is leaving for New Delhi on Friday to participate at a function organised by the India Today group.

According to information, Mr Gogoi will deliver a speech on Assam’s economic scenario which is “satisfied” at a recent survey by the India Today group.

Mr Gogoi is schedule to return on Saturday to attend the APCC meeting at the Rajiv Bhawan.

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