"Can't Speak Kannada? Come To Delhi": CEO's Hiring Post Sparks Controversy
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While some interpreted the message as a light-hearted recruitment pitch, many others criticised it for belittling Kannada.
A social media post by Vikram Chopra, CEO of Cars24, has triggered a debate over linguistic identity and workplace inclusivity. Mr Chopra shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) aimed at those living in Bengaluru open for jobs in Delhi-NCR. We are not saying Delhi NCR is better. Only that it really is.If you wish to come back, write to me at vikram@cars24.com with the subject - Delhi meri jaan ♥️ pic.twitter.com/lgQpXMiaKt
The post read, "Still can't speak Kannada after years in Bengaluru? It's okay. Aa jao Dilli (come to Delhi)."
"We are not saying Delhi NCR is better. Only that it really is. If you wish to come back, write to me at vikram@cars24.com with the subject - Delhi meri jaan," his post read.
