09
Jul
Workers of Bogidhola Tea Estate in Morangi staged a protest after the estate was omitted from the Assam Government’s official list of closed tea gardens, despite remaining shut since 2017. The omission came to light during the first day of the Assam Legislative Assembly’s summer session, when former Labour Minister Sanjay Kishan sought details of closed tea gardens in the state. In response, Labour Minister Rameswar Teli presented a list that did not include Bogidhola Tea Estate, sparking anger among workers and local organisations. The demonstration was organised by the Khumtai branch and Morangi sub-branch of the Assam Tea Tribes…
