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Assam Tea Garden Women Hail BJP Victory, Eye ST Status and Better Wages

Women workers from Assam's Manohari tea estate celebrated the BJP's sweeping victory in the state assembly elections, expressing trust in PM Modi. They recalled his visit to their garden and the subsequent trip to Ayodhya, feeling honored. Key demands include Scheduled Tribe status, land ownership rights, and increased wages. The women noted improvements in infrastructure and welfare schemes under the current government.

Key Points: Tea Garden Women Celebrate BJP Victory in Assam

  • Women in tea gardens celebrate BJP's win
  • Workers recall PM Modi's garden visit and Ayodhya trip
  • Demands include ST status, land rights, and wage rise
  • Women cite improved roads, electricity, housing, healthcare
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Tea garden women celebrate BJP victory in Assam

Tea garden women in Assam celebrate BJP's win, expressing gratitude to PM Modi and demanding ST status, land rights, and higher wages.

"After the election results, the women labourers from the Manohari tea estate are pleased with the BJP's victory and hope the Union government will continue and improve its good work. - Anju Mura"

Guwahati/Dibrugarh, May 4 The sweeping victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Assam Assembly elections has brought a wave of happiness among women working in tea gardens, especially in Dibrugarh.

Women labourers from the Manohari tea estate on Monday expressed their happiness and trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government.

One worker, Anju Mura, shared that she felt honoured when Prime Minister Modi visited their tea garden.

She recalled how the Prime Minister interacted with them and later arranged for their visit to Ayodhya.

After the election results, Anju Mura said the women labourers from the Manohari tea estate are pleased with the BJP's victory and hope the Union government will continue and improve its good work.

Another woman worker said that the state Assembly polls win has made them happy and that they are hopeful the new government will fulfil their demands and improve their quality of life.

Monika Mura expressed enthusiasm, saying that the whole of Assam is celebrating.

She spoke about demands of the tea garden community.

The demands that she highlighted included Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, land ownership rights (land pattas), and an increase in wages.

The women also remarked that in recent years, they have benefited from various Central and state government schemes.

They also mentioned improvements in roads, electricity, housing, and healthcare.

They expressed hope that the new government in Assam will prioritise long-pending issues such as ST status and land rights.

Women from the tea garden communities in Dibrugarh see the BJP's victory as closely tied to their future.

They believe that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, several welfare initiatives have directly benefited tea workers.

Tea garden regions in Assam have long been an important support base for the BJP, and this victory has further strengthened the party's hold in these areas.

The women workers said they want the pace of development to continue and are hopeful that the new government will fulfil their aspirations.

- IANS

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Ravi K
Finally some positive news from Assam! The tea garden women are right—roads, electricity, and housing have improved under BJP. But what about the wage issue? 350 rupees per day is not enough for backbreaking labour in those gardens. They deserve better, and I hope the government listens to their demands beyond elections.
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Priya S
Interesting to see this perspective from ground level. Growing up near Dibrugarh, I've seen how these communities have been ignored by previous governments. The Ayodhya visit was a nice gesture, but ST status is what will truly change lives. BJP needs to walk the talk now. 🤞
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Michael C
It's refreshing to see democracy working for marginalised voices. The tea garden women's hope is understandable—Modi's personal engagement with them seems genuine. But I worry about the sustainability of these welfare schemes. Long-term structural changes like land rights and ST status would be more meaningful than photo ops.
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Arjun K
Modi ji's connect with grassroots is unmatched. But I hope the local BJP leadership doesn't take these votes for granted. The tea garden workers have specific demands—ST status, land pattas, higher wages—which aren't just election promises but legitimate rights. Let's hold the government accountable.
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Jennifer L
As someone who works in development, I find this bittersweet. Yes, roads and electricity matter, but the tea garden community has been exploited for generations. Their joy over a political victory feels hollow if their core demands remain unaddressed. ST status would be a game-changer for their identity and rights.

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