Karachi Bakery: A Proud Indian Legacy Amid Controversy

Amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan, promoters of Karachi Bakery, a Hyderabad-based chain, firmly assert their identity as a '100 per cent Indian brand'. Established in 1953 by a partition migrant, they face calls for a name change due to its association with a Pakistani city.

Karachi Bakery, a prominent bakery chain based in Hyderabad, is facing calls to change its name amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions. The bakery, established in 1953 by Khanchand Ramnani, who migrated from Pakistan during the partition, is proudly emphasizing its Indian roots. The owners, Rajesh and Harish Ramnani, are stressing that the bakery is entirely Indian and part of their heritage.

The dispute arose after a group in Visakhapatnam protested the name association with Karachi, a city in Pakistan. Despite these demands, the bakery's promoters are unwavering in maintaining their brand's identity, urging support from local government officials and asserting national pride by displaying the tricolour at their outlets.

Tensions have led to police deploying personnel near a branch of the bakery as a preventive measure. However, officials reported no protests or formal complaints were made. The situation highlights the complexities of identity and heritage amidst geopolitical tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)