Shashi Tharoor Calls Centre's Abstention at ILO Vote 'National Disgrace'

Shashi Tharoor Calls Centre's Abstention at ILO Vote 'National Disgrace'

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called the Indian government's abstention at the International Labour Organization (ILO) vote on 'decent work in the Platform Economy' a 'national disgrace'. The ILO Convention aims to establish minimum standards for gig workers. The Indian government's decision to abstain from the vote has been widely criticized, with many calling it a betrayal of the country's commitment to protecting workers' rights. The ILO Convention is a significant step towards protecting gig workers, who are often exploited and denied basic rights. The Indian government's abstention has sent a negative signal to the international community, with many countries expressing disappointment at the decision. The Congress party has vowed to continue fighting for the rights of gig workers and to hold the government accountable for its actions.