IndiGo employee resignation: What led to allegations of touching supervisor's feet at Bengaluru airport?
Mohammad Jamshid Y, a former IndiGo employee, who was employed as a ground staff member at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, claimed that he was asked
Mohammad Jamshid Y, a former IndiGo employee, who was employed as a ground staff member at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, claimed that he was asked to touch his supervisor's feet to apologise after reporting to work without wearing a tie. He said he dismissed it to comply, noting that such a demand was degrading and had no place in a professional work environment, and subsequently put his papers. What did Jamshid allege? Jamshid, in an Instagram video, said the incident unfolded during a routine inspection at Terminal 1, where a senior official allegedly spotted that he was not wearing a tie. He said he acknowledged the lapse without hesitation, apologised for the oversight, and explained that he had accidentally forgotten to wear it.
He also assured the official that the mistake would not be repeated. Following his refusal of touching supervisor's feet, he alleged that he was asked to leave the terminal. Reflecting on the episode, Jamshid maintained that while forgetting to wear the tie was entirely his fault, the matter should have been handled professionally. "I fully accepted responsibility for forgetting my tie. A uniform violation, if any, should be addressed professionally and respectfully. In my view, no employee should be asked to do something that compromises their dignity and self-respect," he mentioned. Jamshid said he later discussed the incident with colleagues before filing a complaint with IndiGo's ethics and compliance department. While he appreciated the airline for looking into the matter, he said he was unhappy with the findings.
“After careful consideration, I concluded that I could no longer continue in an environment where I felt my dignity and self-respect had been affected. I therefore decided to resign from my position. I remain grateful for the opportunities I received during my time with IndiGo and appreciate the colleagues who supported me throughout my employment. At the same time, I believe every employee, regardless of rank or designation, deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect,” he stated. He added, “My hope is that by sharing my experience, attention can be drawn to the importance of workplace culture, employee dignity, and the need for employees to feel heard when raising concerns." Jamshid's video has gained significant traction on social media, prompting many users to share accounts of similar experiences at workplaces.
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