A Delhi couple was allegedly denied entry to a Pitampura restaurant because the woman was wearing Indian clothes, sparking outrage after a video of the incident went viral. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta intervened, ordering an investigation and swift action. The restaurant has since apologised, rescinding dress restrictions and offering discounts to women in Indian attire for Rakshabandhan.
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