Overview

• Protests led by Hindutva-affiliated groups erupted in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, demanding Karachi Bakery change its name due to its association with the Pakistani city.
• The bakery, founded in 1953 by Sindhi migrant Khanchand Ramnani, has emphasized its Indian roots and historical significance as a Partition-era legacy.
• Owners Rajesh and Harish Ramnani have formally appealed to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to prevent any forced name change, asserting the bakery's Indian identity.
• In response to the protests, Karachi Bakery outlets displayed Indian national flags to showcase patriotism and counter claims of unpatriotic associations.
• Public support for the bakery has grown, with many locals and social media users defending its name as a reflection of cultural heritage rather than political affiliation.