Controversy Erupts At Lenskart Store In Nalasopara Over Tilak & Bindi Ban; Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh Protests
· Free Press Journal
Nalasopara: A controversy has broken out in Nalasopara following allegations that Lenskart—the well-known eyewear retail chain—prohibited its employees from wearing the Tilak (forehead mark), Bindi, and Kalava (sacred thread). The issue, linked to the company co-founded by Peyush Bansal, has triggered a strong local backlash.
In response to the allegations, activists from the Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh visited the Lenskart outlet located in the Marvel Building, opposite Broadway in Nalasopara (East), to register their protest. During the demonstration, activists applied Tilak to the store employees and urged them not to be afraid of following Hindu traditions and culture. They further warned that any attempt to impose restrictions on religious symbols would not be tolerated.
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Lenskart Issues Clarification
Addressing the uproar, Lenskart issued a statement clarifying that the information circulating on social media was based on outdated guidelines. The company emphasized that its current policy does not ban any religious symbols.
We have heard you. Clearly and openly. Over the past few days, our community and customers have spoken - and we have listened.
— lenskart (@Lenskart_com) April 18, 2026
Today, we are standardizing our In-Store Style Guide and sharing it publicly and transparently: https://t.co/lC8KlLLUZm
These guidelines explicitly and…
Expressing regret over the misunderstanding, the company has released revised guidelines explicitly stating that employees are permitted to wear the Tilak, Bindi, Sindoor, and Kalava while on duty.
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