Lenskart Founder Clarifies Employee Dress Code Amid Controversy Over Religious Symbols
Viral Claim Says Lenskart Bans Bindi, Tilak For Staff, Founder Peyush Bansal Responds ‘We Apologise For The Confusion’
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A viral claim suggested that Lenskart, an eyewear retailer in India, banned bindi and tilak for employees while allowing hijab, sparking public outrage. Founder Peyush Bansal clarified that the document in question is outdated and that the company has no restrictions on religious expressions, including bindi and tilak.
- 01Viral claims suggested Lenskart banned bindi and tilak for staff.
- 02Founder Peyush Bansal stated the document is outdated and does not reflect current policies.
- 03The backlash raised questions about fairness in the company's dress code.
- 04Bansal emphasized that Lenskart supports all forms of religious expression.
- 05The controversy highlights sensitivities around religious symbols in India's workplace.
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A screenshot claiming that Lenskart, an eyewear retailer based in India, prohibits employees from wearing bindi and tilak while allowing hijab has sparked significant backlash online. This claim, which circulated widely, raised concerns about the company's dress code and perceived discrimination against Hindu symbols. Shefali Vaidya, a writer, shared the screenshot, claiming it was genuine and questioning the fairness of such policies in a predominantly Hindu country. In response to the uproar, Lenskart founder Peyush Bansal took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify that the document in question is outdated and does not represent their current guidelines. He assured that there are no restrictions on religious expressions, including bindi and tilak, and expressed regret for any confusion caused. Bansal highlighted that Lenskart values the cultural and religious diversity of its employees, stating, 'Every symbol and every tradition our people carry is a part of who we are as a company.'
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The controversy has raised awareness about workplace dress codes and their implications for religious expression in India, prompting discussions on fairness and inclusivity.
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