Bengaluru/IBNS, Oct. 6 -- A Zomato staffer apologised after facing backlash over his alleged directive to team members to speak in Hindi, triggering a row over alleged language imposition, media reports said.

A Zomato warehouse supervisor, identified as Ashok, was heard in a viral video telling team members that he would communicate with them only in Hindi and that those willing to work with him must learn the language.

Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Ashok reportedly told the staff that those who did not want to follow the instruction could leave, adding, "I don't care."

When one of the team members reminded him that they were in Karnataka, Ashok remained firm on his stand.

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