Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh district in poll-bound Assam on Wednesday and interacted with women tea workers.Modi, who is on a day-long visit to the state to address two campaign rallies for BJP candidates, met women workers at the Manohari Tea Estate, where he spoke with them about their culture and took a selfie.Pictures of the interaction were uploaded on the Prime Minister’s official X handle.“We are very proud of the efforts of each and every tea garden family. Their hard work and perseverance have enhanced Assam’s pride,” PM Modi posted on X.He was also seen plucking tea leaves and placing them into a traditional basket with a group of 19 women attired in traditional white and red bordered sarees.Spending nearly half an hour with them, PM Modi also listened to the concerns of the tea workers and discussed key issues such as education, healthcare and wages.“Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has made its way across the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I went to a tea garden and interacted with women working here. It was a very memorable experience,” the PM said in another post.Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with women workers at a tea garden, in Dibrugarh, Assam, April 1, 2026. (X@narendramodi via PTI)At a rally on Tuesday in the state, PM Modi highlighted Assam’s transformation from instability to peace and progress under the BJP government. He credited peace agreements for lasting stability, especially in Bodoland. Modi urged party workers to focus on booth-level engagement, voter education, and showcasing development.He also underscored the importance of protecting Assam’s identity and tackling issues like illegal infiltration, calling it an issue of security, culture and justice.Prime Minister Narendra Modi plucks tea leaves with women workers at a tea garden, in Dibrugarh, Assam, April 1, 2026. (X@narendramodi via PTI)The PM urged ‘karyakartas’ to raise awareness at the grassroots and support efforts to ensure the rights and dignity of indigenous communities. He also highlighted the empowerment of tea garden workers through land rights and welfare schemes, calling it a historic step towards dignity and long-term security for lakhs of families.Assam will go to the polls on April 9.Assam is the world’s largest tea-producing region, featuring over 1,000 estates that contribute over half of India’s total tea output, specifically known for its robust black and CTC teas. Centered in areas like Dibrugarh and the Brahmaputra Valley, these gardens are crucial for local livelihoods.