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Workers of Bogidhola Tea Estate in Morangi have expressed strong resentment after the estate’s name was left out of Assam’s official list of closed tea gardens, despite remaining non-operational for several years. The omission has sparked protests and renewed demands for government intervention to revive the estate.
The issue came to light during the ongoing Assam Legislative Assembly summer session when former Labour Minister Sanjay Kishan sought information about tea gardens that have remained closed across the state. In response, the list presented by Labour Minister Rameswar Teli did not include Bogidhola Tea Estate, leading to dissatisfaction among workers and local organisations.
Following the development, the Khumtai branch and Morangi sub-branch of the Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA) organised a protest at the estate premises on Tuesday. Workers alleged that the tea garden has remained closed since 2017 following an incident in which the management allegedly opened fire on workers.
The protesters claimed that despite the passage of several years, no effective steps have been taken to reopen the estate or restore the livelihoods of affected workers. They demanded that Bogidhola Tea Estate be officially recognised as a closed tea garden and included in the government’s list.
The workers also urged authorities to take immediate measures for reopening the estate and providing economic support to families dependent on tea garden employment.
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