Overview

• The original X post from August 10 by user @theanxiouslab featured a photograph of a Bengaluru auto driver proudly wearing a dark blue IIM-B jacket.
• The driver told the passenger that he works full time in the IIM-B hostel mess and drives his rickshaw part time to support his family.
• Between August 12 and 13, outlets including Hindustan Times, NDTV and India Today reproduced the account and image without independent verification or official comments.
• Commentary has focused on student gratitude and broader conversations about the dignity of labour and the visibility of campus support staff.
• The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore has not issued a statement and reporters have not secured on-the-record confirmation from the driver.