The Freedom Press
Hyderabad, November 12: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) on Thursday notified that Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi would participate in a rally of Gig and Platform Workers in Hyderabad on November 14.
According to a press released, the rally would begin at Shilpakala Vedika and proceed towards HITEX, bringing together several workers from transport, delivery and other digital platform-based services to highlight their demands for workers’ rights, social security and welfare.
Expressing gratitude to Rahul Gandhi, Union remembered his support for Gig workers and his efforts towards fulfilling promises made during the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra and during the 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections.
TGPWU also acknowledged and appreciated the initiatives taken by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Labour Minister Dr G. Vivek Venkatswamy to strengthen social security, accident insurance, welfare measures and grievance redressal mechanisms for Gig Workers across the state.
The Union highlighted the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Act, 2026, which provides a legal framework for protecting workers’ interests through mandatory registration, social security benefits, a dedicated welfare board and an effective grievance redressal system.
TGPWU President Shaik Salauddin said the mobilization represents the collective aspirations and ongoing struggle of Gig and Platform workers for dignity, security and better working conditions.
The Union has made a sincere appeal to the workers and members to participate in the rally, describing it as a movement for workers’ rights beyond political affiliations, with the message of unity, dignity and social security for every gig worker.
