Rahul promises education, healthcare support for gig workers’ families

Amid criticism over the Congress government’s failure to fulfil its six guarantees, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi assured gig workers that the party would make them partners in progress and take responsibility for their families’ education and healthcare.

Targeting the BJP, Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS were treating gig workers as bonded labourers while favouring corporate giants at their expense. He dedicated the gig workers’ welfare legislation enacted by the State government to the workers at an event here on Saturday.

Describing gig workers as the



foundation of the economy, he said they were partners in the country’s progress.

Addressing the gathering, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress stood by gig workers by extending insurance coverage and providing financial support for every transaction. In contrast, he charged, Narendra Modi and the RSS wanted to turn gig workers into bonded labourers and suppress them to benefit corporate interests.

“Do not fear. The Telangana government, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party are with you. We will make you our partners and take responsibility for your families’ education and healthcare,” he assured the workers.