Hyderabad, Aug. 8 -- The proposed indefinite strike by gig and platform workers across Telangana, called by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and the Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum (TADF), has been postponed by 10 days.

The decision was taken following positive discussions with the Telangana government and assurances given by Labour Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy.

The decision to postpone the strike has been taken in the interest of allowing the Government to act on the long-pending demands of gig and platform workers. The unions have made it clear that this is only a 10-day opportunity for concrete action, and not a withdrawal of the struggle.

Two crucial meetings were held today regarding the issues faced by...