Assam Cabinet hikes tea workers’ wages by ₹30 ahead of polls; BJP to launch Jan Ashirwad Yatra Feb 28
- Posted on February 27, 2026
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Assam Cabinet hikes tea workers’ wages by ₹30 ahead of polls; BJP to launch Jan Ashirwad Yatra Feb 28
Assam's tea garden workers will see a ₹30 daily wage increase. This decision comes ahead of state assembly elections. Wages will now be ₹280 in Brahmaputra Valley and ₹258 in Barak Valley. This move aims to address a key election issue. The final daily wage is expected to exceed ₹300.
