The Leader of Opposition joined a bike rally with delivery workers and drivers to mark the launch of a new social security scheme.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme at Jayabheri grounds in Madhapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday, according to The New Indian Express. The event followed a bike rally from the Shilparamam government auditorium to the IT hub of the city.
Rahul Gandhi participated in the rally alongside Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders. During the rally, the Congress leader travelled on the back of a bike driven by a gig worker, as reported by Hindustan Times.
The Telangana government enacted the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, in March this year, according to ThePrint. This followed Rahul Gandhi highlighting gig worker concerns during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Speaking at the rally, Rahul Gandhi said the state government is working to ensure transparency in payments so workers know exactly what they earn for every delivery. He stated that the government is also working to provide special shelters for workers.
The Leader of Opposition noted that the Telangana government provides Rs 5 lakh accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh health insurance to every gig worker. He added that the Congress party and the Chief Minister had promised to stand by these workers and have fulfilled that promise.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the state is introducing a special welfare policy with 12 guarantees, including special identity cards for every gig worker, according to Hindustan Times.
