Assam govt declares half holiday on 26 Nov, the day of cremation of Tarun Gogoi

Nov. 25: As a mark of tribute to the departed soul of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, the Assam government has declared half holiday on 26 November, 2020, the day of his cremation at Navagraha Crematorium in Guwahati.

In a WT message issued by the Secretary to the Government of Assam, General Administration (A) Department on 25 November, it was stated that, “The state government of Assam expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Shri Tarun Gogoi, former Chief Minister of Assam.”

The WT message further stated, “As a mark of respect to the departed soul, the government of Assam has declared half holiday at 1 PM on the day of cremation on 26th November, 2020. During this day, all state government offices, semi- government offices, public sector undertakings, Corporations, Boards, educational institutions etc. will remain closed.”