Delhi Couple Allegedly Denied Entry To Restaurant Over Indian Attire, CM Rehka Takes Note | Watch

Last Updated:August 08, 2025, 18:42 IST

A couple was allegedly denied entry to a Delhi restaurant for wearing traditional attire. Minister Kapil Mishra intervened, and the restaurant agreed to welcome all attire.

Screengrab of the viral video.

A couple was allegedly refused entry to a restaurant in Delhi for wearing traditional Indian attire, a video of which has gone viral on social media. In the now-viral video, the couple can be seen narrating their ordeal after being denied entry to the restaurant located in Delhi’s Pitampura area.

The couple claimed that, while others were being allowed inside, the restaurant manager misbehaved with them. The person seemingly recording the clip stated that the restaurant not allowing people with Indian attire, had no right to function and that it should be shut down immediately.

Following the viral spread of the video, Delhi cabinet minister Kapil Mishra acknowledged the incident and said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had been informed about the matter.

“This is unacceptable in Delhi. A video has surfaced showing a ban on Indian attire at a restaurant in Pitampura. This is unacceptable. CM @gupta_rekhaji has taken serious note of the incident. Officials have been directed to investigate the incident and take immediate action," Mishra said on X.

In a subsequent post, Mishra informed that the restaurant owners will no longer impose any attire ban on customers for entry to their establishment.

“The operators of this Pitampura restaurant have accepted that they will no longer impose any restrictions based on attire and will welcome citizens coming in Indian attire. On Rakshabandhan, they will also offer some discounts to sisters coming in Indian attire," said Mishra.

Meanwhile, restaurant owner Neeraj Aggarwal denied the allegations, stating that the couple was refused entry because they hadn’t made a reservation. He clarified that the restaurant does not have a dress code and welcomes all customers.

The incident sparked a heated debate on social media, with some users demanding action against the restaurant, even after the Chief Minister’s intervention.

“Shut the restaurant down. And if it has any branches elsewhere, shut those down too. This very mentality has tormented us for years," said one user, while another added: “A minister and CM had to be involved for entry into a restaurant. What else can the common man hope for?"

A third commented: “Cancel the license of the restaurant to teach them a lesson."

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August 08, 2025, 18:11 IST

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