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.