Bhopal firm bans Hindu symbols, sparks protest

Permali Wallace, a company dealing in wood products in Bhopal, has banned its employees from wearing Hindu religious symbols. The prohibition includes items such as the kalawa (sacred thread), sindoor, bindi, tilak, rings, bangles, earrings, and mangalsutra. The Hindu nationalist group Bajrang Dal has protested outside the company's premises, demanding action against the policy. The company's contact details and website have been circulated online, urging people to express their concerns.