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The Economic times
The Hindu
The Statesman
The Telegraph
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Personal Interview
1. Interview with Mr. Bapan Basak, one of the Factory Assistant Manager of a tea estate
located in the Dooars on 12th March, 2017.
2. Interview with Mr. Rajkamal Rai, one of the Plantation Assistant Manager of a tea estate
located in the Dooars on 7th March, 2017.
3. Interview with Mr. Monaj Chettri, one of the Plantation Assistant Manager of a tea estate
located in the Terai, 7th March, 2017.
4. Interview with Mr. Chandan Das Gupta, Joint Labour Commissioner, Siliguri on 20th
June, 2017.
5. Interview with Mr. Chandan Jha, resident of a closed Tea Estate in Dooars on 27th June,
2017.
6. Interview with Mr. Ramchandra, trade union leader of Dooars on 7th April, 2017.
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