Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday spoke to the parents of Anna Sebastian Perayil, who died allegedly due to excessive work pressure at Ernst & Young. Rahul also gave them a special assurance.
Will fight to improve the conditions of professionals
Rahul assured Anna Sebastian’s parents that he would fight to improve the working conditions for millions of professionals in India. Gandhi spoke to Anna Sebastian’s parents through a video call organised by All India Professionals Congress (AIPC) president Praveen Chakravarthy, who visited their home in Kochi.
praised the family
Rahul expressed his condolences on Anna’s sudden demise. At the same time, Rahul praised the family’s courage and selflessness in raising the issue in the larger interest of improving working conditions for millions of professionals in India.
Congress will run awareness campaign
Rahul Gandhi assured him that he would fight for the issue in his capacity as the leader of the opposition. Gandhi also directed the AIPC president to create an awareness campaign in memory of Anna for all working professionals in India.
Helpline number will be announced
Under Rahul’s directions, now AIPC will soon announce a helpline to collect information from corporate professionals regarding work stress and work culture related issues.
Next, AIPC will try to bring out draft guidelines for better working conditions for professionals in the corporate sector.