Gig Economy War: Kant Slams AAP as 'Job Killer' Amid Worker Protests, Industry Defends Model

• Amitabh Kant labeled AAP and MP Raghav Chadha "job killers" for politicizing India's gig economy, calling it a major job creator.
• Kant stated gig jobs are projected to grow from 7.7 million to 23.5 million by 2030, warning politicization would destroy livelihoods.
• Raghav Chadha met protesting gig workers, advocating for fair pay, humane conditions, and social security, calling for an end to "exploitation."
• Industry leaders like Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Deepinder Goyal defended the quick-commerce model, refuting claims of worker exploitation and unsafe practices.
• Goyal argued 10-minute delivery is due to dense networks, not forced speed, and over-regulating the gig economy could push workers into weaker informal sectors.

Why It Matters: India's gig economy faces a heated debate between its role as a job creator and worker exploitation concerns.