The vice president of JP Morgan, Anirudh Kejriwal, openly stated his dismay over the alleged caste prejudice he encountered while househunting in Gujarat. The VP was motivated by GIFT Citys ambition and selected Gujarat over Singapore. Heres what he saidAnirudh Kejriwal took to X to air his complaints, tagging the Gujarat Chief Minister, the Gujarat Police, the Gujarat BJP, and other relevant parties.In his X post, Kejriwal mentioned his decision to travel to Gujarat after years of living in Mumbai, turning down a chance to relocate to Singapore. The promise of GIFT City and the expansive plan the PM and government outlined enthralled him. Moved by it, he decided to purchase my first home there, envisioning a bright future full of development and promise.Shocked to face blatant caste discrimination in Sant Vihar 1 Society, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. My attempt to buy a flat turned into a nightmare as societys management is barring my entry due to caste. #Gandhinagar #Gujarat #CasteDiscrimination @GujaratPolice @CMOGuj…— Anirudh Kejriwal (@AnirudhKejriwal) February 24, 2024Soon his joy quickly gave way to sadness as unexpected difficulties with his ideal house prevented Anirudh from moving in because he wasnt born in Gujarat. He tweeted about his displeasure a short while later, saying the encounter served as a reminder of the social hurdles that still exist in India. He added that he never imagined experiencing such discrimination, which made him change his decision to move to Singapore. Anirudh Kejriwal concluded, saying, The anguish of encountering such overt casteism in a place I picked with optimism is beyond words. Legal action might be in order!He threatened to take legal action to recover his investments and rights in a different article. His message quickly gained popularity and received a wide range of feedback from users. Soon, users commented and showed their support, along with apologising for the treatment he faced. I hope common sense wins out. I hope Gujarat sets an example for other countries by embracing caste and cultural diversity and developing into a cosmopolitan place where everyone may find plenty of chances, a person commented.
