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Bhogali Bihu 2013 by Assam Association Delhi

Annual Spords Day and Bhogali Bihu celebration by Assam Association Delhi will be held on January 20 at Central Secretariat Sports Ground, Binay marg, near Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi. The event will start at 10 am with flag hoisting. All are welcome.

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I donot see any objective behind this piece. I donot really think that Assam Association of Delhi has contibuted any thing to the people or the state of Assam.

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