TPN , Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) condemned the harassment of a Zomato delivery worker in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, by members of the Hindu Jagran Manch. The incident, which occurred on December 25, involved the worker being forced to remove his Santa Claus attire while on duty. The group allegedly criticized him for wearing the outfit and questioned why he didn't wear saffron or Lord Ram's attire during Hindu festivals.
In a press release issued on December 26, TGPWU made three key demands to ensure the safety and dignity of gig workers. They called on companies to avoid placing workers in situations where cultural or religious backlash could occur, to ensure respect for workers regardless of their attire, and to provide clear communication and grievance redressal mechanisms for addressing such incidents.
TGPWU urged Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal to take immediate action regarding the Indore incident and to prioritize the well-being of delivery workers. The union emphasized that while festive marketing campaigns have value, they should not come at the cost of workers’ dignity or safety.
