Kerala Man ‘Disgusted' In Gurugram As ‘Nosy Uncle' Quizzes Muslim Auto Driver Over ‘Appearance'
The man later wrote that he was shocked to face such discrimination. He said he may even consider shifting if his society shared the same mindset.
A man from Kerala has shared a disturbing case of Islamophobia in Gurugram. Writing on Reddit, he said the incident took place late at night in Sector 40 after he booked a Rapido auto.
When the driver arrived, a resident from the society stopped him. The resident began questioning the driver's identity and asked why he was there. The driver, who appeared to be Muslim, was even asked to show his phone.
The Kerala man said the driver kept explaining that it was a booked ride. But the resident refused to listen. 'Like WTF? The poor guy kept saying it's a ride, but this clown just wouldn't stop," the man wrote.
At this point, he intervened and told the resident, 'This is my ride, I live here. Who are you to decide who comes and who doesn't? Where's the rule that says Muslims can't enter?"
He further explained to the society member that Rapido rides are tracked, so such suspicion made no sense. 'Bro, this is Rapido. Everything is tracked. I'm more scared of nosy pricks like you than the driver," he added.
Shocked by Intolerance
The man later wrote that he was shocked to face such discrimination. He said he may even consider shifting if his society shared the same mindset.
'I am from Kerala, and I have never seen this kind of shit before. People always say intolerance is rising in India and I used to think maybe it's exaggerated. Nope," he wrote.
He called the incident 'disgusting" and added, 'Imagine having to prove your damn existence to random strangers every night just because of your religion to make ends meet."
Social Media Reactions
The Reddit post triggered strong responses. Many users supported the man and condemned the behaviour.
'Gurugram is an absolute sh*thole of a place. Literally the worst place in India I have ever lived," one user wrote.
Another person shared, 'I've been denied houses on rent for multiple years now in both Bangalore and Gurugram, in posh colonies. Eventually, this and other discriminations led me to shift to the US."
A user from Kerala added, 'Is this your first time in North India? A broker once asked my religion. When I reacted, he quickly said, 'Don't worry, it's just to make sure you're not a Muslim.'"
The post has now sparked an online debate on intolerance and discrimination in Indian cities.
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