New Delhi, April 16 -- Peyush Bansal has denied allegations that Lenkart allows employees to wear a hijab and a turban but restricts symbols such as a bindi, a tilak, or a kalawa. The controversy erupted after a document titled "Lenskart Staff Uniform and Grooming Guide" began circulating online yesterday, triggering a debate over alleged religious discrimination.

Responding to the claims, Bansal issued a clarification, dismissing the interpretation of the policy as "inaccurate" and asserting that the eyewear company does not enforce such restrictions.

"This document does not reflect our present guidelines. Our policy has no restrictions on any form of religious expression, including bindi and tilak, and we continue to review our guidel...