Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Bengaluru Techie Faces Backlash for Post on Affordable Domestic Workers
A man from Bengaluru shared that he pays a maid Rs 3,000 and a driver Rs 22,000 a month.
People got upset because they thought it was too little and showed how some people are treated unfairly in India.
A Bengaluru software developer sparked debate by sharing his views on affordable domestic help in India
He employs a maid for Rs 3,000 and a full-time driver for Rs 22,000 a month
Reddy argued that accessible labor is a major advantage of living in India
His post received backlash for being insensitive and perpetuating exploitation
The incident has sparked a conversation about labor rights and exploitation in India
- Who
- Mahesh Reddy, a Bengaluru-based software developer
- What
- Shared his views on affordable domestic help in India on X
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To argue that affordable labor is an advantage of living in India
Pro-Labour Rights
Pro-Business
Fair Wages
Pro-Labour Rights
Domestic workers deserve fair wages
Pro-Business
Affordable labor is an advantage for businesses
- Post Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Maid's Monthly Salary
- Rs 3,000
- Driver's Monthly Salary
- Rs 22,000
- Backlash Reason
- Perceived insensitivity and exploitation