New Delhi, January 14: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha recently spent a day working as a delivery partner to understand the pressure and challenges faced by workers in the gig economy. Reflecting on his experience, Chadha shared on social media,

"I lived a day as a delivery partner and saw firsthand the pressure, risks, and challenges created by the '10-minute delivery' promise... The reality behind the promise... RELEASING SOON..." He also posted a video documenting his experience.

On Tuesday, Chadha celebrated a significant win for gig workers, following an announcement that quick-commerce platforms would no longer enforce the controversial 10-minute delivery guarantee. "Satyamev Jayate. Together, we have won," he wrote, underscoring the importance of this move. Chadha had long criticized the unrealistic 10-minute target, arguing that it placed immense and dangerous pressure on delivery riders. "When '10 minutes' is printed on a rider's uniform, and a timer runs on the customer's screen, the pressure is real, constant, and dangerous," he added, highlighting the negative impact on riders' safety.

Chadha's comments follow Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's intervention with major delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy, to drop the mandatory 10-minute delivery deadlines. The move follows a series of discussions aimed at addressing concerns over delivery timelines and rider safety.

Earlier, Chadha had spoken about the hardships faced by gig workers during the winter session of Parliament, emphasizing that they often work under extreme pressure and harsh weather conditions. He called for regulatory measures to ensure the safety and fair treatment of gig workers, including social security benefits, dignity, and fair pay.