Chef Vikas Khanna has highlighted an issue that has long bothered Mumbaikars and frequent flyers: the dusty, worn-out carpets at the Mumbai airport. On Friday, he took to social media to call attention to the problem.
Vikas Khanna’s appeal to Mumbai airport authorities
Travelling from New York to Mumbai for the promotions of MasterChef India, Vikas shared a photo of the airport carpet and said it poses a health risk to passengers.
"Though I love & respect the efficiency of Mumbai airport a lot. But having this carpet is absolutely unnecessary & unacceptable. It is beyond cleaning now. On behalf of every asthmatic & people with bronchitis issues I request the authorities to please look into removing this at the airports. It can lead to serious breathing issues and also fatal. ❤️🩹," he wrote.
Others in the comments seemed to agree with him. “I totally agree on this finally there’s a hope that it might be removed.” Another wrote, “100% agree! Even Delhi airport. Whose genius idea was that?”
“So true!! Thanks for calling it out,” wrote another. “So glad that this has been finally brought to light. Hope your message reaches out to the right people and action is taken approximately,” commented a person.
{{/usCountry}}“So true!! Thanks for calling it out,” wrote another. “So glad that this has been finally brought to light. Hope your message reaches out to the right people and action is taken approximately,” commented a person.
{{/usCountry}}Airport responds
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport authorities responed to Vikas' post. “Dear Mr Khanna, thank you for your kind words regarding the efficiency of the airport. We are truly humbled by your appreciation. At the same time, we have taken careful note of your concern regarding the condition of the carpet. Please be assured that this has been shared with the relevant teams, and appropriate corrective measures, including thorough cleaning and necessary action, will be undertaken on priority, keeping passenger health and comfort in mind. Team CSMIA.”
Vikas will be seen on Masterchef India with chefs Kunal Kapoor and Ranveer Brar. The trio will be seen on India's Got Talent to promote the show.
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