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Rahul Gandhi promises social security, insurance cover for gig workers in Telangana

Rahul Gandhi promises social security, insurance cover for gig workers in Telangana

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Ahead of the finalisation of the Maha Vikas Aghadi seat‑sharing meeting for the Maharashtra assembly election, scheduled for Tuesday evening, BJP leader Nalin Kohli criticised the Congress party and its allies, saying the alliance was not born organically and lacks any commonality.

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Mr Gandhi said every gig worker would receive ₹5 lakh in accident insurance and ₹10 lakh in health insurance. A social security contribution mechanism under which 1% of every transaction, including deliveries and cab rides, would be contributed towards the workers’ future security

3 of the 172 reports on this event credit a wire agency (ANI, PTI or IANS), all from the same agency.

Coverage arrived over 100 hours. First from The Indian Express, latest from The Hindu.

High Corroboration 34 news outlets reporting

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First reported by The Indian Express at 11:13 UTC on 10 Nov.

Coverage ran for about 2 days.

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    Rahul Gandhi promises social security, insurance cover for gig workers in Telangana

    Mr Gandhi said every gig worker would receive ₹5 lakh in accident insurance and ₹10 lakh in health insurance. A social security contribution mechanism under which 1% of every transaction, including deliveries and cab rides, would be contributed towards the workers’ future security

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