Kolkata, Jan. 6 -- Leader of Opposition of West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has alleged there is a 'wage crisis' faced by tea garden workers. He also alleged denial of land rights of the planters, and several administrative irregularities in the state.

Adhikari alleged on Tuesday that the tea planters are not getting their wages, and said BJP MP from Alipurduars, Manoj Tigga has written a letter to Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

He added that the state's labour ministry or the Chief Minister has auctioned 25 per cent of the tea gardens' land to build restaurants and bars.

According to an official statement from the party, in Alipurduar district, Madhu tea garden, Bharnobari tea garden, Lankapara tea garden, R...