Tea pickers in Sri Lanka's presidential election seek a leader addressing their poor working conditions.

Sri Lanka's tea pickers, a vital voting bloc in the upcoming presidential election on September 21, aim to elect a leader who will address their poor working conditions. With around one million involved in the tea industry, their collective vote is crucial. Candidates, including President Wickremesinghe, promise reforms such as better housing. Despite economic challenges and skepticism about political promises, the tea workers are determined to influence the election outcome.

September 11, 2024
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