TMC Promises Rs 300 Daily Wage for Tea Workers if Voted Back to Power
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TMC Promises Rs 300 Daily Wage for Tea Workers if Voted Back to Power

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee promised to increase the daily wage of tea garden workers in West Bengal to Rs 300 if the party wins the upcoming assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Alipurduar, Banerjee acknowledged the current wage of Rs 250 is insufficient and pledged a tripartite meeting with unions and management within a month of forming the government. He also highlighted the state government's welfare schemes and criticized the BJP for allegedly withholding funds.

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