An unexpected reason has led to the popularity of Raghav Chadha, a member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha, on social media. He has stepped outside of Parliament to be a delivery rider for Blinkit for one day. A short promotional video posted on the social media platform X shows Chadha dressed in the yellow delivery uniform of Blinkit and making deliveries together with their real delivery workers. At the conclusion of the video is a message that reads “Stay tuned” and creates suspense for what happens after this event.
A Day in the Life of a Delivery Rider
In the video, Chadha hops on a scooter, picks up items from a store, and delivers them to a customer’s building. Captioned “Away from boardrooms, at the grassroots. I lived their day. Stay tuned!”, the teaser aims to highlight the challenges gig workers face every day. Many social media users praised Chadha for stepping into the shoes of delivery personnel and experiencing their routine firsthand.
Shedding Light on Gig Worker Struggles
This teaser comes after a viral video of a Blinkit delivery partner who reportedly earned just ₹763 after 15 hours and 28 deliveries, sparking debates on gig economy wages and working conditions. Chadha called this “systemic exploitation” and has been raising the issue of fair pay and better protections for gig workers in legislative discussions.
Beyond the Teaser: Lunch With a Delivery Partner
Chadha didn’t stop at just making a video. He hosted the delivery partner for lunch, bringing attention to the human side of gig work and emphasizing the need for society to recognize and reward the effort of these workers. His actions sparked widespread conversation about worker rights in India’s growing gig economy.
What’s Next?
As the teaser circulates online, audiences are eagerly awaiting a full-length video or detailed report from Chadha’s day on the job. This initiative has successfully put the spotlight on the realities faced by delivery riders, urging viewers to rethink the gig economy and its challenges.
