Historic Land Rights Bill Empowers Assam's Tea Plantation Workers

BJP leader Champai Soren commended the Assam government's new bill granting land rights to tea plantation workers. The legislation, allowing land distribution in tea estates, is seen as a significant victory for tribal and labor communities. Soren praised Assam's cabinet for including workers in the Schedule Tribe category.

In a significant legislative move, the Assam assembly passed a bill granting land ownership rights to tea plantation workers, a step that could transform the lives of millions. Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, a BJP leader, praised the move as a long-awaited recognition of these workers' rights.

The new amendment bill promises to distribute land within the labor lines of tea estates, providing much-needed housing ownership to workers who have resided in Assam for over two centuries. Soren emphasized the historical impact of this decision on the tribal communities involved.

Assam's willingness to classify tea plantation workers as part of the Schedule Tribe category marks a shift from previous Congress governments' policies, receiving widespread acclaim. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Soren's supportive words, underscoring the government's commitment to enhancing the lives of the tea community.

(With inputs from agencies.)