Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Raghav Chadha Highlights Gig Worker Struggles
Raghav Chadha, a member of the Indian Parliament, spent a day working as a delivery person for Blinkit to show the difficulties that gig workers face.
He shared a video of his experience on social media, highlighting the fast-paced and demanding nature of the job.
Chadha pointed out that these workers often earn very little, work long hours, and do not have job security or benefits.
He met with a delivery worker named Himanshu to discuss these issues and called for better working conditions, including fair pay and social security.
This action has started a conversation about how gig workers are treated in India.
Chadha has been a vocal critic of the 10-minute delivery promises made by quick commerce platforms, arguing that such deadlines put immense pressure on riders and compromise their safety.
Raghav Chadha spent a day as a Blinkit delivery executive to highlight the challenges faced by gig workers.
He shared a video of his experience, showing the fast-paced and demanding nature of the job.
Chadha previously criticized the low pay and long hours of gig workers, citing an example of a worker earning ₹762.57 for 15 hours of work.
He met with a delivery worker, Himanshu, to discuss issues like long hours, road risks, and lack of safety nets.
Chadha advocates for minimum wage protections, humane working hours, and social security benefits for gig workers.
- Who
- Raghav Chadha, AAP Rajya Sabha MP
- What
- Experienced a day as a Blinkit delivery executive to highlight gig workers' issues
- When
- Recently, with a viral video shared on social media
- Where
- India, while working for Blinkit
- Why
- To raise awareness about the challenges faced by gig workers, including low pay and lack of social security
Gig Workers
Quick Commerce Platforms
Working Conditions
Gig Workers
Gig workers demand fair wages, humane working hours, and social security benefits due to the demanding nature of their jobs.
Quick Commerce Platforms
Quick commerce platforms argue that their business model relies on fast delivery times to meet customer expectations.
Delivery Deadlines
Gig Workers
Gig workers and their advocates, like Raghav Chadha, argue that 10-minute delivery promises put immense pressure on riders, compromising their safety.
Quick Commerce Platforms
Platforms maintain that these deadlines are necessary to stay competitive and meet customer demands.
- Person
- Raghav Chadha
- Role
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP
- Company
- Blinkit
- Earnings
- ₹762.57 for 28 deliveries in 15 hours
- Hourly Rate
- ₹52 per hour
- Issues Raised
- Low pay, long hours, lack of job security and social security
- Advocacy
- Minimum wage, humane working hours, social security benefits
- Strike Date
- December 31, 2025
- Strike Organizers
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT)
Sources
Watch video: Raghav Chadha steps into Blinkit rider's shoes, revives debate on gig workers' rights
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MP Raghav Chadha lives day in the life of gig co-worker on Delhi's roads
Raghav Chadha turns Blinkit delivery rider for a day, drops teaser
AAP MP Raghav Chadha turns into delivery agent for a day, shares video online
Raghav Chadha Turns Blinkit Rider Amid Row Over Gig Workers' Demands
Raghav Chadha dons Blinkit uniform to spotlight gig work pressure in quick commerce - Telegraph India
Centre Asks Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy To Stop 10-Minute Delivery Claims: Sources
Big relief for gig workers: After Centre's intervention, Blinkit to remove '10 minute delivery' branding
Quick Commerce Players Do Away With Deadline After Labour Minister Intervenes
