Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy meets gig workers, launches welfare board

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met gig workers along with Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy and Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President Mahesh Kumar Goud in Hyderabad on Saturday.

During the meeting, a manual was released to provide information on provisions provided for gig workers, a welfare board and scheme was launched. Later, Gandhi participated in a protest with gig workers. The protest caused traffic diversions in Hitech City. For the gig workers, a special gallery was organised. Women gig workers were given priority by placing their vehicles at the forefront.

"We are committed towards providing justice to gig workers. We will try to help them in their struggles. We will provide them with ₹5 lakh accident insurance, ₹10 lakh life insurance and pension. We will keep their information as well. Companies have lots of data but we often do not have information on gig workers. We will also build shelters with Wi-Fi facilities for them," Gandhi said.

"The Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) does not understand issues faced by people. But we understand and know how to resolve them," he added.

Revanth Reddy said that the Telangana government has launched the welfare scheme to give recognition and support to gig workers. "We are happy that the scheme has been launched in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. The Gandhi family will make sure that the scheme is implemented."

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