On August 1, the state government issued a notification, saying pattas for five-decimal homestead plots would be distributed to not only workers but also other residents of tea gardens in north Bengal. However, the decision faced massive protests in the hills
Rajesh Chowhan, the deputy chairman of the GTA Sabha, said that representatives of Opposition parties had also agreed on forming the district, block and local level committees
Opposition leader Ajoy Edwards sent a letter to Anit Thapa seeking the release of funds to workers of closed tea gardens who would not be getting bonuses during this Dashain (Durga Puja) festival period