Rahul Gandhi promises social security, insurance cover for gig workers in Telangana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced new social security measures for gig workers in Telangana, including ₹5 lakh in accident insurance and ₹10 lakh in health insurance. The plan includes the creation of Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones and a mechanism to credit 1% of every transaction toward a social security fund, managed by a Gig Workers' Board. Mr.

Gandhi emphasized that workers should have access to their own transaction and delivery data, which will be facilitated under proposed legislation. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy affirmed the government's commitment to these protections, framing them as the fulfillment of promises made during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Mr. Gandhi contrasted the Congress approach with that of the BJP-RSS, alleging the latter favors corporate interests, while asserting that the Congress government views gig workers as essential economic partners.