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Ex-MLA dies

By Jintul Talukdar |

Veteran political leader Sarbananda Choudhury is no more. The former Bajali MLA died at his residence on Wednesday after prolonged illness. A pall of gloom descended at the premature death of the politician.

Various political parties, organizations and individuals paid their last respect to Chaudury and conveyed their deep sympathies to the bereaved family members.

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