Overview

• A Reddit post on r/IndianWorkplace shared a screenshot of a company WhatsApp message about an office Diwali event.
• The message instructs teams to collect Rs 1,200 per employee and Rs 2,000 from managers, according to the screenshot.
• It states that "100 percent attendance is mandatory" for the celebration, the shared image shows.
• A hashtag in the message says alcohol would be "on the house," drawing additional criticism from commenters.
• No response or confirmation from the company has been reported, and Hindustan Times noted it has not independently verified the claim.