Kant Slams AAP MP Chadha: Gig Economy Critics Are 'Job Killers'

• Amitabh Kant criticized AAP MP Raghav Chadha for 'politicising' India's gig economy, calling critics 'job killers'.
• Kant argued that platform-based work is consumer-driven, crucial for job creation, and projected to grow to 23.5 million workers by 2030.
• Raghav Chadha visited protesting delivery workers, advocating for fair compensation, humane conditions, and social security.
• Industry leaders like Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and Info Edge founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani defended the gig model, rejecting exploitation claims.
• Goyal clarified that Blinkit's 10-minute delivery relies on dense store networks, not forcing riders to rush, and highlighted the voluntary nature of gig work.

Why It Matters: A heated debate erupts between politicians and industry leaders over the future and regulation of India's rapidly growing gig economy.