A Zomato delivery agent was pressured by right-wing activists to remove his Santa Claus costume in Indore, citing it goes against their culture. The agent stated he wore it as part of Zomato's Christmas drive. Zomato confirmed the costume distribution but has not commented on the viral video.
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