Meghana Foods has since issued a public apology, acknowledging that the poster was inappropriate and had since been removed.

Meghana Foods, one of Bengaluru’s most popular and recognisable restaurant chains, has issued an apology after facing backlash over a poster at one of its outlets that appeared to restrict food-delivery workers from using the lift.

The controversy erupted after a photograph of the notice went viral on social media. “Swiggy & Zomato delivery boys not allowed in the lift. Please use the stairs,” it read. The poster triggered an online debate, with several users calling out the restaurant for what they described as prejudiced treatment of gig workers.

“Imagine banning the people who keep your business running. Clown behavior,” one user commented. Another wrote, “

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