Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Assam Tea Workers Issue Ultimatum to Government
Imagine a group of workers who pick tea leaves.
They've been waiting for the government to give them land and recognize them as a special group.
They also want their pay to go up because things are getting more expensive.
The workers are getting frustrated because they feel ignored.
They have told the government that if they don't get what they were promised by November 25, they will protest again.
The Chief Minister made some promises, but now the workers want to see action.
They want the government to give them land, recognize their rights, and pay them fairly.
ACMS issued an ultimatum to the Assam government to fulfill promises by November 25.
Key demands include Schedule Tribe (ST) recognition, land rights, and wage revision.
The Chief Minister pledged legislative discussions and increased representation in the Assembly.
Tea workers' current daily wage is Rs 250.
Protests have already occurred in various locations across Assam.
- Who
- Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) and tea workers
- What
- Issued an ultimatum to the government regarding promises on ST recognition, land pattas, and wage revision
- When
- Ultimatum issued on October 25, deadline November 25
- Where
- Assam (specifically Jorhat and tea estates)
- Why
- To urge the government to fulfill promises regarding land rights, tribal recognition, and wage revision for tea workers.
- Key Demands
- ST recognition, land pattas, wage revision
- Ultimatum Deadline
- November 25
- Daily Wage
- Rs 250 (current)
- Chief Minister's Promise
- Legislative discussions on land rights and tribal recognition, increased representation in Assam Legislative Assembly by 2026
- Protest Locations (Past)
- Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sonari, Dhekiakhowa