Who is Nidhi Mittal? Peyush Bansal’s wife at centre of Lenskart storm – here’s what we know

The online conversation around Lenskart is only getting louder. What started as a discussion around a company document has now become a much bigger issue. Social media is full of reactions, and the topic has moved beyond just workplace rules. It now includes a personal angle involving Peyush Bansal and his wife Nidhi Mittal.

The situation has turned into a mix of policy concerns and resurfaced online posts, both being discussed at the same time.

Why Nidhi Mittal is trending

Nidhi Mittal has come into focus after some of her old social media posts began circulating again.

These posts, said to be from 2013 to 2015, are now being widely shared on X. In them, she appeared to express support for the Aam Aadmi Party during that period, along with views that were critical of certain other political groups and organisations.

Hashtags related to election campaigns and public discourse from that time can be seen in the screenshots, along with references to some organisations.

As the posts gained attention, her account later became inaccessible, suggesting it may have been deactivated amid the backlash, as highlighted in a report by Business Today. However, the screenshots continue to circulate and spark discussion online.

What is the Lenskart controversy

At the same time, Lenskart is facing criticism over an internal document.

A “Staff Uniform and Grooming Guide” dated February 2, 2026 was leaked online. This document raised concerns because of how it handled religious symbols in the workplace.

What the document mentioned

According to what has been shared, the document placed restrictions on some items like bindis, sacred threads such as kalava, and religious wristbands.

It allowed hijabs and turbans but with conditions like a mandatory black colour. It also said that sindoor should be applied “subtly.”

These points led to criticism and sparked debate.

Peyush Bansal’s clarification

When the document first came out, Peyush Bansal called it “inaccurate.”

However, a Community Note on X pointed out that the document appeared recent and had official branding.

Later, he accepted that the document was real but described it as an “outdated internal training document.” He said it was not an active HR policy. He also admitted that restrictions like those on bindi and tilak “should never have been written” and said they had been removed internally as of February 17.

As the conversation continues to unfold, the issue now sits at the intersection of workplace policy and personal scrutiny. What began as a discussion around a company document has widened into a larger debate online - one that is still evolving with each new detail that surfaces.

Lenskart controversy widens discussion on workplace inclusion

Amid the ongoing debate, many users online have also started questioning broader workplace practices related to diversity and inclusion. The discussion is no longer limited to a single document, with people raising concerns about how companies define professional appearance and whether such guidelines may unintentionally affect personal and cultural expression. While some users support structured grooming standards in corporate environments, others argue that policies should be more inclusive and sensitive to individual identity.

Disclaimer: This article is based on viral social media posts, screenshots, and media reports. We are currently working to independently verify the authenticity and context of the information. For now, it reflects what is being shared and discussed online and does not necessarily represent the views of the publication. Thumb image: X