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AAP MP Raghav Chadha Lives As Gig Worker For A Day In Delhi Campaign

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha posted a video of himself working alongside a gig delivery partner in Delhi to voice solidarity with their cause. He highlighted the recent release of the central government's draft social security rules for gig workers as an important step. Chadha had previously spent New Year's Eve with protesting delivery partners in Delhi who were on a symbolic nationwide strike. The strike, organized by workers' unions, demanded fair wages, better conditions, and social security from major platforms.

Key Points: Raghav Chadha Lives Day as Gig Worker in Delhi Solidarity Move

  • MP's on-ground gig work experience
  • Highlights draft social security rules
  • Supports nationwide strike for fair wages
  • Peaceful protest on New Year's Eve
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MP Raghav Chadha lives day in the life of gig co-worker on Delhi's roads

AAP MP Raghav Chadha rides pillion with a delivery partner, experiencing a gig worker's life to highlight demands for fair wages and social security.

"Away from boardrooms, at the grassroots. I lived their day. - Raghav Chadha"

New Delhi, Jan 12

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Monday continued his campaign of voicing solidarity with gig workers and posted a video on social media showing him living a day in their life, on the roads of the national Capital.

Wearing a jacket of a quick-commerce company and riding pillion with another gig worker on a two-wheeler, Chadha, 37, is seen in the video as travelling on roads with the young driver and taking an elevator to reach a customer's doorstep for delivery.

He shared his self-recorded video on social media, showcasing his experience as a Co-Delivery partner and wrote, "Away from boardrooms, at the grassroots. I lived their day. Stay tuned!"

On January 4, Chadha, a qualified Chartered Accountant and former employee of global accountancy firms, had taken to social media to highlight the release of draft social security rules for gig workers.

"Congratulations to all Gig Workers and Delivery Partners. There is good news for you. Central Government's draft Social Security Rules are the first step towards recognition, protection and dignity for your work. Even though the Platforms...chose not to listen to your voices, the people of this country and the government did. This is a small win, but an important win," he wrote on social media.

On New Year's Eve, Chadha extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms.

Chadha spent New Year's Eve interacting with protesting gig workers at Old Rajinder Nagar in Delhi, where delivery partners associated with various companies had gathered to make their voices heard.

The protest, he said, was peaceful and aimed solely at drawing attention to the hardships faced by gig workers, who form a crucial part of India's urban workforce and the economy.

"Spent New Year's Eve with Gig Workers at Old Rajinder Nagar, who held a symbolic strike to make their voices heard," Chadha wrote in a post on X, sharing photographs from the interaction.

He described the workers' demands as "legitimate and just" and expressed solidarity with their call for fair wages, dignity at work and social security.

The nationwide strike, called jointly by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT), saw thousands of delivery partners across several states log off their apps or reduce work significantly.

The protest impacted services on one of the busiest commercial days of the year, with reports of delays and cancellations in multiple cities.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the gesture is nice, let's be real – one day on a bike doesn't equal living their life. These workers face this 365 days a year, with the constant pressure of ratings and deadlines. Hope this leads to concrete policy action and not just a social media moment. 🤞
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Aman W
Finally some attention on gig workers! They are the backbone of our urban economy now. The draft rules are a start, but implementation is key. Companies need to be held accountable for fair pay and safety measures. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting approach. In many countries, gig worker rights are a huge debate. Seeing an Indian MP engage directly is refreshing. The symbolic strike on New Year's Eve shows how organized this workforce is becoming. Their peaceful protest deserves respect.
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Karthik V
As someone who orders food online almost daily, I never thought much about the person delivering it. This article is an eye-opener. We should all tip generously and be patient. These people are risking their lives on our chaotic roads just to get us our biryani on time.
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Nisha Z
Good initiative by Chadha. But the real test is whether this translates into laws that protect workers from being unfairly deactivated by apps or not getting paid for cancelled orders. Talk is cheap, action is expensive. Let's see what happens next.

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