TG Declares Paid Holiday Today

Tuesday has been declared as a paid holiday by the state government for Counting Day, and prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed within a 200-metre radious around 17 vote-counting centres in the twin cities. This may make it difficult for residents to access several services, including hiring cabs and bikes from aggregator platforms. 

However, the companies have not officially declared a no-work day and gig workers fear loss of pay if they miss work



on Tuesday. Shaik Salauddin, founder-president, Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), said most drivers would be working on Tuesday. 

"Workers, in the fear of losing their pay for the day, will be working tomorrow, despite the government declaring a paid holiday. The companies have also not taken any safety precautions for the workers," he said. When approached, the companies did not provide respond.