Controversy Erupts at Lenskart Store Over Hidden Temple Amid Religious Symbol Debate
Row At Lenskart Store After Small Temple Discovered In Lower Cupboard Amid Bindi-Hijab Row | Video
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A video showing Hindu activists confronting staff at a Lenskart store in Mumbai over a small temple hidden in a cupboard has gone viral. The activists demanded the temple be relocated for visibility, amid ongoing backlash against the company's alleged restrictions on religious symbols like bindi and tilak for employees, while allowing hijab.
- 01Hindu activists confronted Lenskart staff over a hidden temple in a cupboard.
- 02Activists demanded the temple be moved to a more visible location.
- 03The incident is part of a broader controversy regarding Lenskart's dress code policies.
- 04Lenskart's CEO stated that the outdated policy document was not reflective of current practices.
- 05The company has since clarified that employees can wear symbols of faith at work.
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A recent incident at a Lenskart store in Mumbai has sparked significant controversy after a video surfaced showing Hindu activists confronting staff about a small temple located in a lower cupboard. The activists argued that the temple's placement was disrespectful and demanded it be moved to a more visible spot. This confrontation is part of a larger debate surrounding Lenskart's alleged restrictions on religious symbols, particularly regarding its dress code for employees. Critics claimed that while employees were prohibited from wearing bindi and tilak, they were allowed to wear hijab. In response to the backlash, Lenskart's CEO, Peyush Bansal, clarified that the circulating policy document was outdated and announced a revised style guide, affirming that employees are permitted to express their faith through symbols at work. The situation has drawn attention amid calls for a boycott of the brand.
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The incident has raised concerns about religious expression in workplaces, potentially affecting employee morale and customer perceptions.
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