Gig and platform workers in India staged a New Year's Eve strike to protest unmet demands, including a ban on ultra-fast delivery models, fair wages, and transparency in algorithmic management. Workers also seek protections like paid leave, health insurance, and retirement benefits. While new labor codes enacted in November 2025 formally recognize gig workers and mandate social security contributions, critics argue these codes lack clarity on implementation and fail to fully address core worker concerns, leaving many vulnerable to economic shocks.