Gig Workers Strike On New Year's Eve: Zomato, Swiggy Staff Demand ₹20/km And ₹40k Monthly Pay

On this Special Report, India Today’s Senior Anchor Anjali Istwal and Reporter Amit Bhardwaj discuss the nationwide strike by gig workers on New Year's Eve. Delivery executives from Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Amazon are protesting falling pay and zero job security. Amit Bhardwaj reports that unions are demanding a minimum monthly guarantee of ₹40,000 and a rate of ₹20 per kilometer. The strike is expected to disrupt celebrations in metros like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, though the impact in Delhi may be limited due to weaker unions. The programme highlights the struggle for dignity and protection in India's digital economy as workers log off apps on the busiest day of the year.