Guwahati, Nov 25 (PTI) The Assam government has declared a half holiday on Thursday as a mark of respect to former chief minister Tarun Gogoi, who died due to post-COVID complications on Monday.

Gogoi's mortal remains will be cremated here on Thursday.

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A notification issued by the General Administration Department on Wednesday said "the state government has declared a half holiday from 1 pm on the day of cremation tomorrow".

During this period, all state government offices, public sector undertakings, corporations, boards and educational institutions will remain closed.

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The state government, in the notification, also expressed its profound sorrow at the demise of the 84-year old former chief minister, who led the Congress government for three successive terms in office since 2001.

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