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- Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu triggered a social media backlash after posting that Delhi protesters, including those linked to the Cockroach Janta Party, want to plunge India into chaos and stop the nation's progress with backing from anti-India forces.
- His comments came while quoting social commentator S Gurumurthy, who called the protest preplanned and said it should be crushed with an iron hand.
- Many users pushed back, questioning Vembu's privilege, calling for government accountability on issues like the NEET leak, and noting that elections should not be the only route to address grievances.
- Some supporters echoed his concerns, and one warned his comments could damage Zoho's reputation.
What to watch next
- Whether Vembu clarifies, escalates or withdraws his comments amid the backlash
- Any impact of the controversy on Zoho's public reputation
- How the Delhi protests and demands for government accountability develop
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