Assam Elections: Assam's Tea Plantation Workers Demand Wage Security Ahead Of Polls

Amid the sprawling tea estates of Upper Assam, thousands of tea workers continue a legacy that has shaped the region’s identity for generations. But beyond the routine of plucking leaves lies a long-standing struggle. With a significant voter base across the state, the demands of the Tea Tribe, or Tea-Garden Communities, go beyond social issues --they carry political weight, shaping voting patterns in several Upper Assam constituencies. Wage security remains a core concern. Workers say that while financial allocations are often announced in budgets, actual implementation remains pending.