Mumbai’s Private Firm Job Ad Seeking ‘Non-Maharashtrian’ Candidate; Sparks Outrage and Political Backlash
Arya Gold's Job Ad Seeking 'Non-Maharashtrian' Applicants Sparks Outrage and Political Backlash
This incident has reignited previous controversies where Marathi individuals faced discrimination in housing society.
Date: July 25, 2024
A private organisation based in Andheri East area of Mumbai, posted a job advertisement seeking only “Non-Maharashtrian” applicants for a Production Manager position.
The advertisement, published on the job website Indeed, sought to fill a Production Manager role at Arya Gold’s diamond factory in Marol.
The position offers a salary ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹62,760 per month, with a full-time day shift. Candidates were required to have five years of experience.
However, this controversial post stating the requirement that candidates must be “Non-Maharashtrian” has sparked outrage and criticism.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare, in a post on X, criticised the Shinde government, questioning whether it is working for the benefit of Maharashtra or catering to Gujarat’s interests. This criticism comes amid ongoing tensions between the Shinde and Uddhav factions over the migration of companies to Gujarat from Mumbai.
"जमीन, वाहतूक, इलेक्ट्रिसिटी, कच्चा माल सगळं काही मुंबई महाराष्ट्रातले चालेल. चालणार नाही तो फक्त महाराष्ट्रातला मराठी माणूस !"
— SushmaTai Andhare (@andharesushama) July 25, 2024
AryaGold कंपनीच्या जाहिरातीत Non-Maharashtrian हि प्रमुख अट घातली आहे!!
महाराष्ट्राचे सरकार महाराष्ट्रासाठी आहे की गुजरातची मुनिमगीरी करण्यासाठी आहे ? pic.twitter.com/FMwB1zoGSs
Moreover, the MNS party issued a stern warning regarding the recent controversy with Arya Gold’s job advertisement, reports stated.
MNS leaders Sandeep Deshpande and Raj Parte criticized the company for discriminating against Marathi candidates and demanded the government revoke any concessions and benefits granted to such companies.
Deshpande further said that if the government fails to act, the MNS will take matters into its own hands, holding both the company and the administration accountable. Deshpande also suggested that companies denying jobs to Marathi people should be forced to leave Maharashtra, stressing the need for government intervention to ensure justice.
Following the backlash, Arya Gold removed the “Non-Maharashtrian” criterion from the job description. Additionally, the company’s manager issued a formal apology.
This incident has reignited previous controversies where Marathi individuals faced discrimination in housing society.
