Jorhat, Oct 25: Mounting frustration among Assam’s tea workers has prompted the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha (ACMS) to issue a stern ultimatum to the state government - fulfill promises regarding Schedule Tribe (ST) recognition, land pattas, and wage revision by November 25, or face renewed state-wide protests.

Union leaders from Jorhat and Golaghat announced the decision at a press conference in Jorhat on Saturday.

“We have been protesting for long, including in Dibrugarh on October 13 and Tinsukia on October 8. Land rights and tribal recognition remain our key demands. The Chief Minister spoke about these issues on October 19, but words must now turn into action. We will wait until November 25. If there is no progress, we will launch massive protests again,” a ACMS leader added.

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