Demand for ban on entry of unmarried couples in hotels.
Pro-Hindu activist Tejas Gowda has demanded a ban on entry of unmarried couples in hotels in Karnataka. A petition has been filed requesting a statewide ban on entry of unmarried couples into home-stays, lodges, restaurants, service apartments and hotels in Karnataka. In fact, in his letter to the DGP, he has claimed that these establishments provide unrestricted entry to unmarried couples, which is allegedly promoting immoral activities and tarnishing the reputation of these places.
What was claimed in the petition?
The petition filed by Tejas Gowda highlights complaints of indecent behavior and unethical practices under the guise of trips, long drives, birthday parties and bachelor parties, especially during weekends. The petitioner argues that such activities are causing inconvenience to families visiting these places and damaging social values.
OYO example given
Tejas Gowda’s petition mentions the recent steps taken by companies like OYO, which have reportedly decided to deny room booking to unmarried couples, as a positive step towards curbing such activities. Is step. Gowda has appealed to the government to issue directions to prevent unmarried couples from visiting these establishments in Karnataka to protect social values and prevent further decline in moral standards. He has urged immediate action and sought the issuance of a government order to resolve the issue.
What is the new rule of OYO?
Actually, recently travel and hotel booking platform OYO has issued a new rule for its partner hotels. Now unmarried couples will no longer be allowed to check-in at the hotel. That means only husband and wife will be able to take a room in the hotel. It has been first implemented in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
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