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The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued an order on Friday prohibiting discriminatory practices in all commercial complexes and shops in its jurisdiction. This move came after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar recently said the government would release guidelines on traditional dresses in the wake of an elderly farmer purportedly being refused entry to a prominent Bengaluru mall for wearing a dhoti.
The BBMP directive has mandated owners to adhere to guidelines prohibiting discrimination based on language, caste, race, religion, dress, and place of birth during public admissions. The order has directed owners to provide training to their security personnel to ensure that entry is not denied to anyone solely based on their attire.
The BBMP in its order stated that non-compliance could lead to the cancellation of business licenses and the closure of shops. Additionally, the BBMP has stated that any future incidents of discrimination will result in legal action against the commercial complexes and shops, in accordance with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Last month, Fakirappa, a farmer, was denied entry to a mall allegedly for wearing a dhoti. After the video of the incident went viral, many pro-Kannada and pro-farmer organisations staged a protest in front of the mall. As the incident snowballed, with the matter figuring in the Assembly session, the BBMP decided to seal the mall, which is located on Magadi Main Road, saying it owes Rs 1.78 crore in property tax. Meanwhile, mall owner Prashanth Anand issued an apology and assured that such incidents will not be repeated.
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