Anand Mahindra tweets this after car showroom staff ‘misbehaves’ with farmer

Anand Mahindra shared his response to the farmer-related incident at car showroom while replying to a Twitter post.

Published on: Jan 25, 2022, 18:34:37 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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An incident of a farmer allegedly being humiliated at a Mahindra car showroom in Tumakuru district, about 60 kms from Bengaluru, has drawn criticism from netizens. Mahindra group Chairman Anand Mahindra has now taken to Twitter to share a message regarding the incident.

Anand Mahindra took to Twitter to share a response to the farmer-related incident. (MINT_PRINT)

Extremely active on Twitter, Mahindra posted his tweet while replying to a comment by Veejay Nakra, Chief Executive Officer at Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, addressing the incident.

“The Core Purpose of @MahindraRise is to enable our communities and all stakeholders to Rise. And a key Core Value is to uphold the Dignity of the Individual. Any aberration from this philosophy will be addressed with great urgency,” he tweeted.

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Since being posted a few hours ago, his share has gathered more than 800 likes and counting.

The incident, reportedly took place on Saturday, when Kempe Gowda, a farmer from Ramanpalya went to buy a Bolero pick-up truck from car-maker Mahindra. The car salesperson allegedly laughed at Gowda and his friends.

A video of the incident went viral all over social media and many tagged many netizens Mahindra on Twitter as well.

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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