Rahul Gandhi to announce welfare measures for gig workers in Hyderabad on November 14

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to meet gig workers in Hyderabad on November 14 to announce new welfare measures. Telangana Labour Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy confirmed the visit, noting that the event will feature a <b>non-political rally</b> from Silpakala Vedika to the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. There are approximately six lakh gig workers currently operating in Telangana. The state government previously enacted the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill in March 2026, following advocacy by Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. Registered workers can access the event via a <b>dedicated mobile app</b>. Gandhi will be in the city to attend the Bharat Summit hosted by the Congress party on November 13 and 14. The minister stated that the meeting is strictly for gig workers to discuss their concerns directly with the leader.