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Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh Introduces Private Member’s Bill Seeking Rights & Social Security For Gig Workers In Maharashtra

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Mumbai: In a move aimed at addressing the growing concerns of gig and platform workers over fair wages, social security and protection from what has been termed as ‘exploitative practices’, Samajwadi Party legislator Rais Shaikh has submitted a private member’s bill in the Maharashtra legislature seeking a comprehensive legal framework and the creation of a regulatory board for their welfare.

The proposed legislation, titled “Maharashtra Gig and Platform Workers’ Rights and Protection Bill, 2026,” aims to introduce strict compliance obligations for platform companies, ensure social security coverage and establish a regulatory board to oversee the welfare of gig and platform workers in the state.

Shaikh said the bill seeks to regulate the rapidly expanding gig economy, which includes delivery partners, ride-hailing drivers and other digital platform workers who often work without job security or social protection.

“In recent years, gig and platform workers in Maharashtra, including delivery partners and ride-hailing drivers, have staged multiple strikes and protests demanding fair wages, social security and protection from exploitative practices. These demonstrations highlighted issues such as unsafe working conditions, lack of social security, algorithmic exploitation and arbitrary penalties by platforms,” said Shaikh.

Shaikh further pointed out that existing labour laws do not sufficiently address the challenges faced by gig workers.

“Existing labour laws, including the Code on Social Security, 2020, provide a national framework but do not adequately address state-level enforcement, wage protection, algorithmic transparency and grievance redressal. Therefore, a comprehensive framework is required at the state level to protect gig and platform workers in Maharashtra,” he said.

According to official figures, as of January 2026 the Centre’s e-Shram portal has registered just over 10.5 lakh platform workers across the country. Maharashtra leads with 1,34,705 registered platform workers, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 1,30,505 and Bihar with 1,09,207.

“However, these figures are strikingly low compared to the actual size of the gig workforce, showing that despite Maharashtra’s leadership in registrations, coverage remains limited and far below the true scale of gig employment,” Shaikh added.

A 2022 NITI Aayog report estimated India’s gig workforce at 77 lakh in 2020–21, projecting it to grow to 2.35 crore by 2029–30. “The bill aims to create a fairer and safer digital work environment for Maharashtra’s gig workforce, while remaining harmonised with the national Social Security Code,” Shaikh said.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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