Tata Motors sends corporate communications chief on leave after #MeToo allegation
Bloomberg | Updated: Oct 12, 2018, 16:46 ISTHighlights
- Tata Motors, in a Twitter post, said it has asked Suresh Rangarajan 'to proceed on leave in order to allow for an objective enquiry to be completed as swiftly as possible'
- On Thursday, a journalist posted screenshots on her Twitter account of allegations against the Tata executive, leading to the move by the automaker
(Representative image)NEW DELHI: Tata Motors Ltd sent its chief of corporate communications on leave following allegations of inappropriate behavior with female employees, as the global #MeToo movement hit the Indian corporate world after first shaking up Bollywood and some media houses.
The owner of Jaguar Land Rover, in a Twitter post, said it has asked Suresh Rangarajan “to proceed on leave in order to allow for an objective enquiry to be completed as swiftly as possible." Rangarajan declined to comment.
On Thursday, a journalist posted screenshots on her Twitter account of allegations against the Tata executive, leading to the move by the automaker. Prominent men in India are facing accusations of harassment, with the microblogging site being used to allege instances of wrongdoing by men in entertainment, politics and media.
Tata Motors has always “striven to ensure a respectful and safe workplace for everyone,” the Mumbai-based company’s human resources department said in a Twitter post. “Any allegations are investigated and appropriate action is taken immediately.” The matter is being probed by an internal panel set up as per law, according to the post.
The owner of Jaguar Land Rover, in a Twitter post, said it has asked Suresh Rangarajan “to proceed on leave in order to allow for an objective enquiry to be completed as swiftly as possible." Rangarajan declined to comment.
In light of the enquiry by ICC, Suresh Rangarajan, has been asked to proceed on leave in order to allow for an obje… https://t.co/GH0yZufXRe
— Tata Motors (@TataMotors) 1539279707000On Thursday, a journalist posted screenshots on her Twitter account of allegations against the Tata executive, leading to the move by the automaker. Prominent men in India are facing accusations of harassment, with the microblogging site being used to allege instances of wrongdoing by men in entertainment, politics and media.
Tata Motors has always “striven to ensure a respectful and safe workplace for everyone,” the Mumbai-based company’s human resources department said in a Twitter post. “Any allegations are investigated and appropriate action is taken immediately.” The matter is being probed by an internal panel set up as per law, according to the post.
Allegations are being investigated and an appropriate action will be taken immediately as soon as the enquiry is co… https://t.co/bN21MOrkg2
— Tata Motors (@TataMotors) 1539278445000Download The Times of India News App for Latest Business News.
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