Guwahati, 13th March: Arun Goswami, a celebrated novelist and short story writer from Assam, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday night following a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Mission Hospital in Jorhat, where he breathed his last at around 9.45 pm.
Born in Dergaon, Assam, Goswami was widely acclaimed for his literary works, particularly his novels and short stories that adeptly captured the nuances of time. He holds a world record for writing a book spanning over 10,000 pages.
Goswami’s writing was characterized by a strong sense of social responsibility, and he consistently addressed the issue of insurgency in Assam through his literary endeavors. Notable among his many books are ‘Kalakshana’ and ‘Salanta Biborini’, both of which garnered significant popularity among readers.
In addition to his prolific career as a writer, Goswami was also a respected political analyst, further contributing to the cultural and intellectual landscape of Assam.
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