Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy take pillion rides on two-wheelers ridden by gig workers during the launch of the Telangana Gig Workers Social Security and Welfare scheme at Jayabheri Ground in Hyderabad. Photo: PTI
Rahul Gandhi hails Telangana gig workers' law, calls them 'foundation of economy'
At a bike rally with gig workers, Rahul said the legislation fulfilled the Congress's promise of social security, while accusing the BJP-RSS of favouring big capitalists over workers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday (November 14) described gig workers as the “foundation of the economy” and “partners in progress” as he dedicated Telangana’s gig workers’ welfare legislation to them during a bike rally.
Addressing gig workers after taking part in the rally, Rahul alleged that the ideology of the BJP-RSS was designed to benefit big capitalists such as “Adani and Ambani”, while treating workers like bonded labourers.
Congress fulfils promise
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Congress delivered on its promise to provide gig workers with social security and protection by ensuring the Telangana government enacted the legislation.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues and other Congress leaders were present at the event.
What the law provides
Under the legislation, gig workers will be entitled to Rs 5 lakh in accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh in health insurance. The government will also provide Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones for workers, Rahul said.
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The Telangana government enacted the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, in March this year, after Rahul Gandhi highlighted the concerns of gig workers during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
(With Agency inputs)