Comedian and satirist Kunal Kamra publicly challenged Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal following Zomato and Blinkit's announcement of 'record' single-day order volumes on New Year's Eve. Goyal had stated that the platforms achieved their highest-ever deliveries, with over 75 lakh orders fulfilled by more than 4.5 lakh delivery partners, despite calls for a nationwide gig worker strike. Kamra, in turn, pressed Goyal to disclose the hourly wages of Zomato's delivery partners to 'end the debate' surrounding their compensation. He specifically asked if workers were paid at least ₹50 per hour. This exchange ignited a significant debate across social media platforms, with netizens divided on the fairness of the gig economy. Supporters of Goyal and the gig economy emphasized its role in creating livelihoods for millions and offering flexible work options. They argued that if the system were fundamentally unfair, it would not consistently attract such a large workforce. Conversely, many social media users sided with Kamra, echoing concerns about low wages, lack of social security benefits, and the overall working conditions for gig workers. Some users even presented their own calculations, suggesting actual hourly earnings were considerably lower than what companies might imply. The controversy underscored the ongoing tension in India's rapidly expanding gig economy concerning worker rights, fair compensation, and the balance between platform growth and worker welfare.