Guwahati, June 3 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Priyada Gogoi, mother of Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, passed away in Guwahati on Wednesday morning following prolonged illness. She was 96.

Family sources said she had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for a considerable period and breathed her last at around 6:20 am.

Her demise has prompted an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, supporters and well-wishers across Assam.

Her mortal remains are being taken to Selenghat near Mariani in Jorhat district, where the last rites will be conducted in the presence of family members and relatives

Priyada Gogoi had played a visible role in her son's political journey, particularly during the 2021 Assam...