‘Residents feel uncomfortable when…’: Bengaluru housing society's instructions for maids spark controversy

In a recent incident that has sparked massive outrage online, a housing society in Bengaluru has issued a set of instructions to maids, asking them not to roam in common areas. Now, this has drawn criticism from Twitter users and shed light on the prevailing biases within gated societies across Indian cities. The controversy came to light when a Twitter user named Vibin Babuurajan shared a screenshot of a circular that outlined the instructions.

The circular stated that residents were feeling “uncomfortable” due to the presence of maids in common areas. The society urged them to stay in designated waiting areas during their breaks. The rationale provided was that security personnel were unable to monitor the common areas effectively. The circular also mentioned that some residents had stopped using the sofas in the building reception as it is used by cooks, carpenters, and plumbers.

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