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A major controversy has broken out after BJP minority leader Nazia Elahi Khan shared videos from her visit to a Lenskart store, reportedly located in Mumbai’s Andheri area.
BJP minority leader Nazia Elahi Khan shared videos alleging Lenskart discouraged Hindu employees’ religious symbols and deliberately appointed a Muslim manager, prompting her to tag authorities including Amit Shah and the NIA for investigation.
The videos, posted on social media, show her confronting store staff and making serious allegations about the company’s internal practices. The clips quickly went viral, sparking strong reactions online.
Heated Exchange with Store Employees
In the videos, Nazia Elahi Khan is seen entering the store and engaging in a tense conversation with employees, including a manager identified as Mohsin Khan.
During the interaction, she questions the manager and makes remarks suggesting concerns about workplace practices. She also alleges that Hindu employees are being discouraged from wearing religious symbols like tilak and kalawa.
मुंबई में BJP लीडर नाजिया इलाही खान ने Lenskart शोरूम में जाकर हिंदू वर्कर्स को तिलक लगाया, कलावा बांधा और मुस्लिम मैनेजर मोहसिन खान को खरी–खोटी सुनाई। pic.twitter.com/RbrZiVO0cK
— Sachin Gupta (@Sachingupta) April 20, 2026“>
The exchange appears uncomfortable, with staff responding cautiously as the situation unfolds.
Tilak Application Video Draws Attention
One of the most talked-about clips shows Khan applying tilak on the foreheads of some employees inside the store.
The employees appear uneasy but do not openly object. Khan presents this act as a response to what she claims is suppression of Hindu customs at the workplace.
She is also heard raising religious slogans during the visit, while others present record the incident on their phones.
Allegations Against the Company
In her social media post, Khan alleged that the company had deliberately appointed a Muslim manager to limit Hindu practices among employees.
She further demanded action against the company’s leadership and called for an investigation into its operations. She even raised questions about possible links to extremist organisations, though no evidence has been provided to support these claims.
Authorities Tagged in the Post
Khan tagged several senior authorities and agencies in her post, including Amit Shah, the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office, and national agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG).
She urged them to look into the matter and take appropriate action.
No Official Response Yet
So far, Lenskart has not issued any official statement regarding the incident or the allegations made in the viral videos.
There is also no confirmed information about the exact store location where the incident took place.
Social Media Debate Intensifies
The videos have triggered a wide debate on social media. While some users have supported Khan’s claims, others have criticised the act, calling it inappropriate and questioning the lack of evidence.
The incident has also raised broader questions about workplace conduct, religious expression, and responsible public behaviour.
