Zerodha-backed investor faces backlash for ‘tone-deaf’ Labour Day post on his house help, cook: ‘Why didn't you…’
Many criticised the investor for his Labour Day post, stating that it is "tone deaf" and reflects an "elitist" perspective.
An investor’s post about his domestic staff working instead of taking off on Labour Day has backfired. He posted that his working staff showed up while he and his “laptop class friends” got to take leave to celebrate the day. May 1 is International Labour Day, which is celebrated to recognise the efforts and struggles of the working class.
“It’s May 1st. Labour Day in India. The house help came. The cook showed up. The apartment security gaurd & housekeeping staff is on duty. Only me and my laptop class friends taking a break to ‘celebrate labour’. Irony is now a public holiday,” Dilip Kumar, whose X bio says he is “investing in founders at Zerodha and Rainmatter by Zerodha,” wrote.
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Rainmatter is an initiative by Zerodha that backs Indian founders and startups in the fintech, climate, health, and storytelling sectors.
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What did the internet say?
People were quick to react; most slammed him, with some calling his post “tone-deaf”.
An individual posted, “You could have given your Househelp and cook an off proactively.” Kumar replied, “I offered but they refused because other labours who own 3BHK in the apartment want them to come.”
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Another questioned, “Why didn't you give her the day off?” A third expressed, “But what are you doing about it?” A fourth wrote, “Bro, it is you who have to give them a holiday… have some integrity.”
Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day in India:
In India, May 1 is also celebrated as Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day. PM Narendra Modi shared posts about these occasions on X.
“On the proud occasion of their Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of Gujarat. The state has distinguished itself for its culture, spirit of enterprise and dynamism. The people of Gujarat have excelled in various fields. May the state keep attaining new heights of progress,” the PM wrote in a post.
In another X post, he shared, “Maharashtra Day greetings to the people of the state, which has always played a vital role in India’s development. When one thinks of Maharashtra, its glorious history and the courage of the people come to our mind. The state remains a strong pillar of progress and at the same time has remained connected to its roots. My best wishes for the state’s progress.”
