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 Assembly elections when Akhil Gogoi contested from Sivasagar as an Independent candidate while lodged in jail in connection with anti-CAA protests.
Despite her advanced age, she campaigned extensively for her son, travelling door to door seeking support for his candidature and publicly demanding his release from prison.
Leaders from across political parties expressed grief over her demise and conveyed condolences to the bereaved family.