A Blinkit supply boy from Uttarakhand, who went viral after sharing particulars of his every day earnings on Instagram, was invited for lunch by Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, days after the AAP’s politician raised considerations over gig employees’ pay and dealing circumstances in Parliament.

In a widely shared Instagram reel, the supply employee who goes by the identify “ThapliyalJiVlogs”, stated he earned Rs 763 after finishing 28 deliveries over practically 15 hours. Screenshots posted from the Blinkit app confirmed that his last supply paid Rs 15.83, translating to common earnings of about Rs 52 an hour.

The video triggered a broader on-line debate on compensation, working hours and earnings stability for gig financial system employees.

Following the viral clip, Chadha invited Thapliyal to his residence, the place the supply companion spoke concerning the challenges confronted by platform employees. He described lengthy and unpredictable work hours, fluctuating every day earnings, stress from algorithm-driven targets and the absence of social safety or efficient grievance redressal mechanisms.

“Kal mujhe Raghav Chadha ji se personally milne ka mauka mila. Supply riders ke kaam, unki mehnat aur unke points par humne khulkar baat ki. Sabse achhi baat ye rahi ki unhone kabhi really feel nahi hone diya ki wo ek MP hain — bilkul ek regular insaan ki tarah baithkar baat ki, saath me khana khaya aur floor actuality ko dhyaan se suna. Ek supply rider ke liye ye sirf assembly nahi, ek bahut badi accountability hai. Thanks @raghavchadha88 ji , riders ki awaaz sunne aur samajhne ke liye,” Thapliyal wrote in a put up on Instagram.