New Delhi [India], January 4: Investor Sanjeev Bikhchandani has criticised Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for his comments on gig workers, accusing him of contributing little to the discussion and seeking attention on social media. Bikhchandani said Chadha was “jumping on the bandwagon” and claiming credit without engaging constructively.
Bikhchandani highlighted that platform companies have been in talks with the central and state governments for several years to implement fair rules for gig worker welfare. “I have personally spoken to government officials and ministers and given inputs. Some states have already passed laws around this,” he said in a post on X. He added that Chadha joined the discussion late and failed to understand the ongoing efforts.
The investor also praised the central government and various state governments for their proactive role. “We support the Central Govt and are thankful for their leadership in this matter. We also support and appreciate all state governments that have taken initiatives on this. We have worked with all of them,” Bikhchandani said.
Earlier, Chadha had lauded the central government for releasing the draft Social Security Rules for gig workers under the new labour codes, calling it a step towards recognition, protection, and dignity for gig workers. The Ministry of Labour and Employment recently released the draft Code on Social Security (Central) Rules, 2025, detailing eligibility for social security benefits for gig and platform workers.
Chadha emphasised that the rules were a result of collective voices, not solely his parliamentary interventions. He also highlighted that for the first time, the definitions of ‘gig workers’ and ‘platform workers’ have been formally included in the Code on Social Security, 2020, which came into force on November 21, 2025. (ANI)
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