‘National disgrace’: Shashi Tharoor attacks Centre over ILO gig workers vote

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly condemned the Indian government's decision to abstain from a crucial vote at the International Labour Organization (ILO) regarding gig and platform workers. Tharoor labeled the abstention a "national disgrace," emphasizing that both Indian employers and workers had voted in favor of adopting the convention.

The convention, adopted by the ILO, aims to ensure decent work and social protection for gig and platform workers globally. By abstaining, India missed an opportunity to support international standards that could improve the lives of millions of workers in the burgeoning gig economy.

Tharoor argued that the government's stance undermines the interests of Indian workers and employers who had shown support for the convention. He suggested that the abstention reflects a lack of commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of a significant segment of the workforce.

The government's decision has sparked debate about its approach to labor rights and its engagement with international bodies. Critics argue that abstaining on such a convention sends a negative signal about India's commitment to improving working conditions in the platform economy.

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national disgrace