Zomato CEO's Gig Worker Comments Ignite Fierce Debate, Many Back Him

• Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's comments on gig workers' strike sparked a major debate, with many supporting his views.
• Goyal stated Zomato and Blinkit recorded 75 lakh deliveries on New Year's Eve, calling the gig economy a large job creator.
• He defended 10-minute delivery, explaining it's based on store density, not forcing riders to speed.
• Critics like Kunal Kamra and Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union questioned fairness, citing worker 'desperation'.
• Supporters, including Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma, backed Goyal, emphasizing market forces and job creation.

Why It Matters: Zomato CEO's defense of the gig economy and worker conditions sparks a wide-ranging public debate.