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Updated September 18th, 2019 at 15:15 IST

Bengaluru Airport: 'diaper change' area in men's restroom earns praise

Bengaluru International Airport garnered massive appreciation for installing diaper-changing stations in men's washroom; netizens praise the initiative

Reported by: Radhika Laghate
Bengaluru
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The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has garnered a massive appreciation online for having a diaper-changing station in the men's washroom. Ali Samhaan, a Maldivan national, spotted the station at the Bengaluru airport and tweeted about it, much to the amusement of the Internet. Airport authorities reportedly stated that they have received compliments for the recent installation. They also said many passengers use the facility daily.

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Diaper-changing stations in Men's restroom

Ali Samhaan posted the image on Twitter, which instantly went created a lot of appreciation and dialogue around the move.

 

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Netizens react

One Twitterati responded that there is no shame in doing housework and men change diapers too. Adding, parenting and housework are to be shared equally.

Others hailed the gesture and said the move is great for dads all over and looking after a child is the responsibility of both parents

 

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Statue of the founder to be situated at Bengaluru international airport

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S Yediyurappa recently announced that a 'mammoth' statue of the city's founder Kempegowda will be installed at the Bengaluru international airport in an attempt to reach out to the dominant Vokkaliga community. To make Kempegowda 'immortal', the government has also decided to reconstitute the Kempegowda Development Authority, and release Rs 100 crore to it, as per sources. 

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Published September 18th, 2019 at 12:04 IST

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