Blinkit Delivery Partner Exposes 10-Minute Deadline Stress in Conversation With Raghav Chadha

A Blinkit delivery partner has shed light on the intense pressure created by the platform’s widely advertised 10-minute delivery promise during a candid interaction with Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The exchange is part of a video teaser shared by Chadha, who recently spent a day working as a delivery agent to understand the real-life challenges faced by gig workers.

In the short clip posted on X, Chadha is seen sitting with a group of delivery riders as one of them speaks openly about the stress and risks associated with ultra-fast delivery expectations. Sharing the teaser, Chadha said he wanted to highlight the “pressure, risks and challenges” created by the 10-minute delivery model, adding that the full video would be released soon.

During the interaction, the delivery partner directly questioned the claim that there is no pressure to meet the 10-minute deadline. He pointed out that while companies may deny enforcing strict timelines, the promise is visibly printed on official uniforms and branding, creating constant psychological pressure on riders to rush deliveries.

“They say there’s no pressure to deliver in 10 minutes, but when the same line is written on our uniform, how can there be no pressure?” the rider remarked, underscoring the contradiction between official statements and on-ground realities.

The discussion also turned to financial concerns. When Chadha asked about fuel expenses, the delivery partner revealed that riders are required to pay for petrol out of their own pockets. This, he explained, significantly reduces their take-home earnings, especially when combined with long working hours and rising fuel costs.

Asked about his expectations when he joined the job, the rider responded with blunt honesty. He said he was initially told that delivery partners could earn between Rs 40,000 and Rs 50,000 per month. “Later, I realised it’s double the hard work and half the pay,” he said, reflecting a sentiment shared by many gig workers across platforms.

The most serious moment in the clip came when the delivery partner spoke about the physical toll of the job. He told Chadha that the pressure to meet delivery timelines had led to multiple road accidents. According to him, these incidents resulted in serious injuries, including a broken arm and a fractured leg at different points in time.

Reacting to the conversation, Chadha summed up the experience with a pointed remark: “Real people, real problems. Let’s make the invisible visible.” His comments appear aimed at drawing attention to the often-overlooked risks faced by gig workers operating under time-bound delivery models.

The teaser has sparked widespread discussion online, with many users calling for stricter safety norms, greater transparency in pay structures, and accountability from quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit. Several social media users also praised Chadha for stepping into the role himself rather than relying solely on second-hand accounts.

As ultra-fast delivery becomes increasingly common in urban India, the video has reignited debate over whether speed-driven business models are coming at the cost of worker safety and well-being. The full release of Chadha’s video is now being awaited closely, with expectations that it could push the conversation on gig worker rights further into the public spotlight.