Amid a storm of allegations swirling online, Tech Mahindra has pushed back firmly against claims of religious discrimination and a divisive office environment at its Goregaon facility in Mumbai, asserting
that an internal review found no substance to the accusations.
According to a report by The Times of India, the company issued an official statement, saying, “This is with reference to recent social media posts alleging religious bias within Tech Mahindra. We take such concerns seriously and conducted an internal review, which found these claims to be inaccurate and unfounded.”
It further clarified that a widely circulated image labelled “Footwear Free Zone” did not originate from any of its offices, while also dismissing anonymous allegations related to hiring practices as false.
“At Tech Mahindra, we are firmly committed to building an inclusive, respectful workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and fairness, without discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of religion,” the company further said.
It emphasised that internal policies would continue to be reviewed to ensure alignment with its stated values and to prevent “coercive or inappropriate conduct” in any form, reported TOI.
The controversy gained momentum after a post on X (formerly Twitter), shared by advocate Ashutosh J Dubey, went viral. Dubey, who is associated with the BJP Maharashtra’s social media legal and advisory wing, claimed the message had been sent to him by an anonymous employee, triggering wider debate online.
The episode unfolds against the backdrop of increased scrutiny of the IT sector, particularly following recent developments at Tata Consultancy Services. At its Nashik unit, TCS employees were instructed to work remotely after serious allegations, including sexual harassment and religious coercion, surfaced, officials reportedly said.
“TCS has asked its employees at Nasik station to work from home. The decision has been taken for the convenience and safety of employees,” sources told ANI.
The situation in Nashik has escalated into a multi-agency probe. Local police reportedly reached out to bodies such as the NIA, Anti-Terrorism Squad and state intelligence units, following concerns raised on social media about potential extremist links or foreign funding.
Authorities confirmed that 9 FIRs have been registered so far, covering accusations ranging from sexual harassment and intimidation to attempts at religious coercion. Six employees and one assistant general manager have been arrested, while another accused individual remains on the run. Investigators noted that several of those arrested held supervisory positions and allegedly misused their authority to target junior staff.
Police findings also suggest a possible pattern, with some names recurring across multiple complaints, raising concerns about coordinated misconduct within the workplace.
