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
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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.
Saw this in Bangalore International airport men's room.👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/YTiZmFbm0q
— Ali Samhaan (@khamsyn) September 12, 2019
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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.
Men do change diapers and do house chores. There is nothing wrong in doing our house work. There is no rule book on this planet that says these are the jobs of a women. Parenting and household are to be shared equally. I may be wrong in in a patriarchal society, but I don't care.
— Shyam Agasthya (@shyamagasthya) September 13, 2019
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
Superb! Great for all dads n single dads..
— Anie (@Aniejuby) September 12, 2019
Yes. Very good gesture by Bangalore. Taking care of baby is nowadays responsibility of both parents
— Sheik Mastan (@mastanu2012) September 17, 2019
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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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