Raja Tea Garden Reopens in Malbazar, 1200 Workers Relieved

• Raja Tea Garden in Malbazar, closed for over a month, has reopened, bringing relief to approximately 1200 workers and their families.
• The garden's closure began on January 23 with a 'Suspension of Work' notice, leading to widespread discontent among workers.
• Workers protested at various administrative offices, but management initially showed no interest in reopening.
• A six-member workers' team met with Mal Sub-Divisional Officer Utkarsh Khandal on February 20, who assured them of action.
• A tripartite meeting on February 24 led to the decision to reopen the garden, with workers collectively addressing maintenance backlog.