Rahul Gandhi Assures Support to Gig Workers, Highlights Telangana Welfare Measures | Hyderabad News

Hyderabad: Reaffirming the Congress party’s commitment to the welfare of the gig workers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that while BJP, PM Narendra Modi and RSS ideology consider gig workers as bonded labours and they want gig workers work round the clock, exploiting their sweat and blood to benefit corporate giants such as Adanis and Ambanis, and companies Uber and Olas as well, the Congress party wants gig workers welfare by providing them with security, welfare and a share in economic growth. He said that the promises made to them before coming to power in Telangana were being fulfilled by the state govt.The Leader of the Opposition launched Telangana platform-based gig workers rules and insurance to the workers at a meeting along with chief minister A Revanth Reddy at a meeting on Saturday.Speaking at the gig workers meeting, Rahul Gandhi said while data centres, Google, WhatsApp, WhatsApp has data and information about the users, gig workers data is not available in the country including the time it delivered the goods, time taken and the amount they got it for the delivery. “The Telangana govt is giving you power and information about your rides, amount everything on your mobile,” he said.The Congress leader, who enquired about their well-being and said he understood the hardships and challenges faced by delivery personnel and transport workers. He recalled that the Congress party, along with CM A. Revanth Reddy, had promised to stand by gig workers and recognize their contribution to the economy.He said the Telangana govt has established rest centres with wifi facility in Hyderabad and other urban areas for gig workers where they can relax and go for the work as gig workers spend long hours on motorcycles in harsh weather conditions and previously had no facilities for rest.Rahul said that the govt is providing accident insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh health insurance, besides extending social security benefits, including pension support.He said that one per cent of the value from every delivery and transport transaction would be contributed to a welfare fund for gig workers, which would be managed through a Gig Workers’ Board and eventually benefit workers directly.Assuring continued support, he said the Revanth Reddy-led Telangana govt would stand by gig workers and support their families through education and healthcare initiatives.“Do not be afraid. We will stand with you,” Rahul Gandhi added.ends/