India, June 9 -- A Gurugram-based web developer has been terminated from his job after remarks he made during a stand-up comedy show by comedian Pranit More sparked widespread outrage on social media and triggered a broader debate on misogyny, consent, and dating culture.

The employee, identified as Himanshu Jangra, was working with Gurugram-based company Starvik Design. He came under criticism after a video from the comedy show went viral online.

During an audience interaction at the event, Jangra recounted a dating experience in which he spent Rs 370 on a plate of chicken biryani and suggested that the expenditure entitled him to something in return. The comments drew sharp criticism from social media users, who viewed them as reflect...