04
Jan
Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Tuesday described the Centre’s draft social security rules for gig workers and delivery riders as a “small win”, saying it reflects the growing pressure to acknowledge the rights and welfare of platform-based workers. Welcoming the move, the Rajya Sabha MP said the step was a result of sustained voices raised by workers and opposition leaders across the country. However, he also criticised major gig economy platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit, accusing them of repeatedly ignoring the concerns and demands of delivery partners. Chadha said that while the…
