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Why Are People Smashing Glasses on Camera? Inside the ‘Boycott Lenskart’ Trend

How It All Started

The controversy traces back to a document that began circulating online, allegedly a staff grooming guide associated with Lenskart. As users examined its contents, concerns quickly emerged. The document appeared to suggest differential treatment of certain Hindu symbols—such as tilak, bindi, and kalawa—when compared to other  forms of religious expression like hijabs or turbans.

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