A Correspondent
DEMOW: Under the patronage of All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), Khongia Unit Committee, a demonstration programme was held in front of Khongia Tea Estate, Khongia Branch Office on Wednesday in support of their various demands. Later, AASAA, Khongia Unit Committee had submitted a memorandum to the Manager of Khongia Tea Estate. In the memorandum, they have demanded solutions to various problems of tea labourers. Provision of emergency ambulances in Khongia and Laojan Branch has been demanded. They demand arrangement for the appointment of doctors and nurses in the Khongia Branch Hospital of Khongia Tea Estate.
They have also demanded employment of local youths in the vacant posts in Khongia Tea Estate at the earliest. A copy of the memorandum was also submitted to the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Sivasagar, and Circle Officer, Demow Revenue Circle.
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