Assam Tea Garden Workers Stage Protests for Higher Wages, ST Status

Tea garden workers across Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley staged a one-hour protest, demanding ₹500 daily wages, ST status, better healthcare, education, and price control on essentials. Organized by Asom Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) in 800 tea estates, the protest highlighted long-pending grievances. ACMS warned of intensified agitation if demands remain unmet.