Tea workers dead opposed to Delhi, Dispur
Delhi and Dispur drew no less flak when thousands of tea garden workers hit the streets in Borengajuli, Attareekhat, Dimakuchi on Wednesday against demonetization and law labour policy alleging the policy has left them worst-hit.
With banners and festoons in the hands, the protestors strongly came down heavily against the change in the 70 year old payment system doing away with ration, rice, firewood, water, tea leaves, education and housing facilities. Representating the Assam Chah Majdoor Sangha’s Borengajuli Primary units, the protestors shouted slogans against the new set of laws and demanded steps to restore the old system.
“Thumbs down Narendra Modi Government and the Assam Government”, said a protestor while another cried, “Abolish the exploitation of the tea workers.” They alleged, “why should we the innocent workers be politicalized.”
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