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Zomato Supervisor Demands Staff Learn Hindi in Bengaluru, Faces Backlash and Apologises
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 13:19
Zomato Supervisor Demands Staff Learn Hindi in Bengaluru, Faces Backlash and Apologises
- •A Zomato warehouse supervisor in Bengaluru sparked widespread outrage after a video went viral showing him telling local staff to learn Hindi or quit their jobs.
- •The supervisor, identified as Ashok, stated that he only speaks Hindi and does not know Kannada despite working in Karnataka.
- •The incident led to intense backlash from pro-Kannada activists and social media users, with a formal petition filed at the Madanayakanahalli police station.
- •Following the protests and public pressure, Ashok released a video apologizing in Kannada with folded hands and promised not to repeat the mistake.
- •Police registered a suo motu case against the supervisor in response to the viral incident.
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A Zomato warehouse supervisor named Ashok faced public backlash after a viral video showed him telling local employees in Bengaluru that he did not know Kannada, would only speak Hindi, and that staff must learn Hindi or leave their jobs.
Pro-Kannada activists gathered outside the Zomato warehouse to demand strict action and the supervisor's removal, while a petition was submitted to the Madanayakanahalli police. Authorities registered a suo motu case and filed a petition against Ashok.
After facing widespread criticism, Ashok shared an apology video in Kannada with folded hands, expressing regret over his comments and assuring that he would not repeat the mistake.
