Modi visits Assam tea garden and meets women workers

Dibrugarh, Assam – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh on Wednesday, meeting women workers and plucking tea leaves as part of his campaign ahead of Assam’s assembly elections on April 9.

“Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has reached across the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I visited a tea garden and interacted with women working here. It was a very memorable experience,” Modi wrote on X, sharing photos from the visit. He added, “We are very proud of the efforts of every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam’s pride.”

PM Narendra Modi picks tea leaves during his visit to a Dibrugarh tea garden, engaging with local women workers.

Modi also took a selfie with women working at the garden, capturing the moment of interaction. Assam produces about 630–700 million kilograms of tea each year, representing over half of India’s total output.

The prime minister is scheduled to address two rallies on Wednesday, first at Gogamukh in Dhemaji at 11 am and then at Biswanath district around 1 pm. Senior BJP leaders and state ministers are expected to attend both events.