Ashok Gajapathi Raju leaves for Goa to take charge as Governor
Along with wife Sunila Gajapathi Raju and daughter Vijaya Lakshmi (Vizianagaram MLA) he left for Goa on Friday evening. Officials of Goa came to Vizianagaram to take him to Goa as per the protocol. Hundreds of party leaders and activists hailed Mr. Ashok's contribution to the district and wished him all the best at latter's bungalow located near R&B Guest House of Vizianagaram.
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