A social media post of a woman seeking a vegetarian flatmate in Bengaluru has gone viral, garnering 1.5 million views. However, the post has also sparked significant controversy. According to the post, X user Vanshita is looking for a female roommate to share her 3BHK apartment in Wilson Garden. The room is available for rent at ₹17,000 per month and comes with amenities such as a large bed, AC, geyser, storage units, wardrobe, and a wall-mount desk. Vanshita has also specified a deposit of ₹70,000 and mentioned that she will be moving into another room within the same apartment.
The post has generated a massive online response, with many users sharing their thoughts and opinions on the matter. While some have praised Vanshita's efforts to find a like-minded flatmate, others have criticised her for being too specific and discriminatory in her search. The controversy surrounding the post highlights the challenges of finding the right flatmate in a bustling city like Bengaluru.
Comments flooded in, with one user pointing out the irony of normalising alcohol and smoking but not dietary preferences. Another remarked, “Everything is fine but what is discrimination, like you can smoke and drink but can't eat non-veg?” In response to the backlash, Vanshita clarified that her request for a vegetarian roommate stemmed from her discomfort with raw meat, stating, “It’s about comfort and peace in the house. I don’t mind any form of cooked food, but I am a vegetarian and hence can’t stand the sight of raw meat.”