Hyderabad, Feb. 14 -- The NRI cell of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday, February 14, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not paying heed to the welfare of Gulf workers.

The remarks come amid PM Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Modi will also visit Qatar on his trip to the Middle East.

"PM Modi visited Abu Dhabi for two days on 13 and 14 of this month and signed eight business agreements, but did not care about the welfare of the Gulf workers," TPCC NRI Cell Chairman Ambassador Dr BM Vinod Kumar said at a press at Gandhi Bhavan.

The TPCC NRI Cell has put forth the Central government several demands including a social security cover for 88 lakh workers in the Gulf.

"It is essential that ...