Bengaluru Auto’s Bold Gender Equality Message Sparks Debate Online: ‘Virgin Or Not…’

An autorickshaw in Bengaluru has caught social media’s attention for its bold message advocating gender equality. The auto, with a slogan that reads, “Slim or fat, black or white, virgin or not, all girls deserve respect,” has sparked a lively discussion on X (formerly Twitter) after going viral.

The post, shared by a user who captioned it, “Some radical feminism on the roads of Bangalore,” has led to divided opinions. While the message has been widely noticed, its presentation has proven controversial among social media users.

The slogan prompted a range of reactions, with users split over its impact and framing. Some people praised the autorickshaw driver for promoting respect towards women. One X user commented, “rick wale bhaiya is more civilized than most of those techbros in Bangalore.” Another expressed admiration with, “I love this auto,” while a third added, “Lovely message I hope people follow religiously.”

However, others pointed out potential flaws in the wording of the slogan. Despite its positive intention, critics argued that the message could unintentionally reinforce stereotypes it seeks to dismantle. Although many appreciated the sentiment behind the display, some felt the execution could have been more thoughtful.