Naveen Jindal Promises Investigation into Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Company Official

Naveen Jindal, the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power, has responded to serious allegations of sexual harassment made against a CEO within his company group. The incident, which allegedly took place on a flight from Kolkata to Abu Dhabi, was brought to light when the victim shared her experience on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The complainant reported that a CEO from a Jindal company groped her during the flight. She also alleged that the official showed her obscene videos under the guise of movie clips. In her post, she expressed concern about how this individual might be treating female employees under his authority. 

Responding to the victim's post, Jindal acknowledged her courage in speaking up and assured her of action. He stated, "We have a zero-tolerance policy for such matters." Jindal further mentioned that he had instructed his team to immediately investigate the incident and promised that "strictest and necessary action will be taken" based on the findings.

This swift response from the top leadership of a major industrial group highlights the growing awareness and seriousness with which sexual harassment allegations are being treated in corporate India. The incident also underscores the importance of creating safe environments for women, not just in workplaces but also in public spaces like airplanes.

The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of sexual harassment in professional settings and the responsibility of company leaders to address such behavior promptly and decisively. As the investigation unfolds, it will be closely watched to see how Jindal Steel and Power handles this sensitive matter and what measures they implement to prevent such incidents in the future.

Dear Ananya, thank you for reaching out and speaking up! It takes a lot of courage to do what you did and I want you to know that we have a zero tolerance policy for such matters. I have asked the team to immediately investigate the matter and thereafter strictest and necessary…

— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) July 19, 2024