
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene on behalf of gig and platform delivery workers, citing their exploitation and deteriorating working conditions. Jha highlighted a recent nationwide strike disrupted services and was a response to declining incomes and lack of grievance redressal. He accused platform companies of retaliating with ID blocks and penalties, calling it an attack on workers' rights. Jha detailed issues like dangerous delivery models, excessive hours, and algorithmic control, with risks shifted to workers.
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