Zomato Removes Controversial World Environment Day Ad After Backlash and Allegations of Caste Discrimination

Zomato Removes Controversial World Environment Day Ad After Backlash and Allegations of Caste Discrimination.

Foodtech giant Zomato faces backlash and accusations of caste discrimination for its ad featuring actor Aditya Lakhia.

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Zomato has a history of marketing controversies, adding to a trend of public disputes among Indian startups.

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Zomato took down the campaign from all social media platforms.

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