Debate Erupts After Man in Shorts Denied Entry at Passport Office
Debate Erupts After Man in Shorts Denied Entry at Passport Office
Vineeth K, founder of Deals Dhamaka, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he witnessed the situation while waiting outside the passport office.
A young man being denied entry to a passport office in India for wearing shorts has stirred debate online, after a startup founder shared the incident on social media. Vineeth K, founder of Deals Dhamaka, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he witnessed the situation while waiting outside the passport office.
According to Vineeth, a security guard stopped a young man from entering the premises because he was dressed in shorts and slippers. When informed of the rule, the man questioned its logic, saying, “We go to our corporate offices dressed like this—why isn’t it allowed in a government office?”
After a brief exchange, the man’s father stepped in and requested the passport officer to allow his son entry, explaining they had travelled a long distance. The officer agreed to make a one-time exception, and the young man was eventually let in. Vineeth added that the security guard later engaged him in a discussion about the enforcement of such dress codes.
The incident has reopened conversations about dress code policies in public institutions and whether they align with changing societal norms.
Here’s the post by Vineeth.
“Today’s incident – A perspective.
A young adult came to passport office in his shorts today (I was waiting outside for my turn). Security told, shorts are not allowed – this is passport office. He said, we go to out corporate offices this way. Why don’t you allow to a govt office. Finally after a 2 minute discussion, his dad (in 60s), went inside and requested passport officer to give an exception saying his son came from very far. They allowed. After that the security person told to me – ‘some people dont give value to our work & our offices. Who comes to office in night wear ? There are women, elders inside – what if they feel uncomfortable ? Entire generation is getting spoilt & their parents dont say a word.”
Ending his post, Vineeth invited his followers to weigh in on the issue. The story quickly caught attention online, with opinions divided—some arguing that government offices should modernize dress expectations, while others felt the guard was right to enforce the rules.
“It is their office not ours. End of the day we are customers who are paying a fee and getting their services! If they want a certain dress code for the visitors, they should mention it on their page!” commented one user.
“if that guy is going to RegistrationOffice/ Muncipal Office to meet Comissioner for an important issue on his property will he wear such dress,” was yet another comment.
