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Zomato Delivery Agent Forced to Remove Santa Costume in Indore by Hindu Group

A viral video shows a member of the Hindu Jagran Manch confronting the delivery agent, questioning the use of Santa Claus attire during Christmas deliveries.

  • A Zomato delivery agent in Indore was forced to remove his Santa Claus costume by members of the Hindu Jagran Manch on Christmas Day.
  • The incident was captured on video, where the group questioned why the agent was dressed as Santa and not in traditional Hindu attire during Hindu festivals.
  • The group’s district convenor, Sumit Hardia, claimed such costumes promote religious conversion and are inappropriate in a Hindu-majority locality.
  • The delivery agent explained that wearing the costume was a company directive, but he complied with the group's demands to avoid further confrontation.
  • The video has drawn mixed reactions online, with some criticizing the group's actions and others supporting their emphasis on cultural sensitivities. Zomato has not yet commented on the matter.
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