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OYO Faces Backlash Over Controversial Ad

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-22T11:18:06.907292+05:30

- OYO Rooms is under fire for a recent advertisement that offended several religious groups in India. - The ad compared the omnipresence of God to OYO's reach, sparking outrage and the hashtag #BoycottOYO on social media. - Past remarks by OYO's founder about the company's logo, inspired by a Hindu deity, have added to the controversy. - OYO's recent shift to a family-friendly brand is also under scrutiny amid the backlash. - The company has issued a clarification, stating the ad aimed to promote religious tourism and did not intend to hurt sentiments. Source: [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/why-is-boycottoyo-trending-all-about-the-controversial-ad/articleshow/118460657.cms), [News 18](https://www.news18.com/india/god-is-everywhere-so-is-oyo-ad-sparks-row-company-says-wanted-to-promote-religious-tourism-9236205.html)

OYO Rooms is under fire for a recent advertisement that offended several religious groups in India.
The ad compared the omnipresence of God to OYO's reach, sparking outrage and the hashtag #BoycottOYO on social media.
Past remarks by OYO's founder about the company's logo, inspired by a Hindu deity, have added to the controversy.
OYO's recent shift to a family-friendly brand is also under scrutiny amid the backlash.
The company has issued a clarification, stating the ad aimed to promote religious tourism and did not intend to hurt sentiments.

Source: The Times Of India, News 18