Meesho Pulls Controversial Gangster T-Shirts Amid Public Outrage

• A social media post revealed Meesho was selling t-shirts featuring gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, causing public outrage.
• Some users called for Meesho to be 'de-platformed' for promoting criminal figures.
• In response to the backlash, Meesho removed the Bishnoi t-shirts from its platform, reaffirming its commitment to a safe shopping experience.
• This controversy follows a series of top-level exits at Meesho, including its CXO of monetisation and chief experience officer.
• Despite these challenges, Meesho saw a 32% increase in operating revenue and significantly reduced its losses in FY24.

Source: Inc42