Rahul Gandhi launches Telangana gig workers' welfare scheme in Hyderabad
The Leader of Opposition assured gig workers of protection and social security during a bike rally on Saturday.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme at Jayabheri grounds in Madhapur on Saturday. He was joined by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders for the event, which included a bike rally from Shilparam.
According to The New Indian Express, Gandhi described gig workers as the foundation of the nation and partners in progress. He stated that the Congress party had fulfilled its promise to provide social security and legal recognition to the workforce.
The welfare mechanism includes accident insurance of Rs 5 lakh and health insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh. Gandhi explained that one per cent of the value from every delivery and transportation transaction would be contributed to a welfare fund, which would be managed by the Gig Workers’ Welfare Board.
The scheme also aims to provide rest houses in Hyderabad and other cities, which Gandhi noted would be Wi-Fi-enabled. He said the Telangana government is working to ensure transparency regarding payments and worker data.
Gandhi alleged that the BJP-RSS ideology promotes the exploitation of workers to benefit corporate groups such as Adani and Ambani. He contrasted this with the Congress belief that workers deserve dignity and adequate rest.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said the state has established a Gig Workers Board and enacted the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, to protect the sector.