Adivasi session begins in Kokrajhar
Over 1000 delegates from various district of Assam thronged Kokrajhar to attend the 12th Adivasi Mahasabha which got underway on Friday. Organised by the All Adivasi Students Association of Assam, the event got off to a colourful start at Magurmari High School ground in Kokrajhar.
Former minister Pramila Rani Brahma attended the first session and welcomed the delegates. AASAA vice president Stephen Lakra told reporters that more than 1000 delegates reached the venue. He said that the session will discuss culture, language and development spirits of the Adivasi community in the state. Dr Rameswar Oraon, chairman of national commission for Scheduled Tribes would attend as chief guest on October 4.
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