Pune: After recent controversies involving alleged religious harassment in corporate and banking institutions, a fresh case has emerged from Pune, where a Hindu woman employee has accused Wipro Technologies Limited of failing to address her complaints regarding alleged pressure to convert to Islam and enter into a relationship with a Muslim superior. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS), which is supporting the complainant, has described the episode as a case of “Corporate Jihad” and demanded immediate police action.
According to a press note issued by HJS on May 3, 2026, the matter concerns a woman employed at Wipro Technologies Limited in Pune. The organisation claimed that a complaint has been submitted to the Senior Police Inspector of the concerned police station and that the victim approached HJS seeking assistance after allegedly failing to receive justice through the company’s internal mechanisms.
Allegations of Religious Conversion Pressure
According to the allegations outlined by HJS, the woman was subjected to sustained mental pressure by a colleague identified as Shahina Rafique to abandon her Hindu faith and accept Islam. The complainant further alleged that she was repeatedly pressured to establish a physical relationship with the company’s Country Head, who was also a Muslim.
The woman has alleged that Shahina Rafique persistently encouraged her to convert to Islam and pursue the relationship despite her objections. According to the complaint, when she refused, she was subjected to mental harassment and workplace pressure.
The press note further alleges that instead of addressing the complaint, company authorities attempted to suppress the matter. The complainant reportedly approached the company’s internal grievance redressal mechanism and Ombudsman Process Team as prescribed under company policy. However, according to her allegations, she did not receive adequate guidance, support, or resolution through these channels.
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— Sunil Ghanwat 🛕🛕 (@SG_HJS) June 3, 2026
Forced Resignation and Alleged Cover-up
The woman has alleged that after she complained about the alleged religious harassment and conversion pressure, she was threatened by HR Manager Zeeshan Ahmed. According to the complaint, she was subsequently pressured to resign from her position.
HJS has claimed that the resignation was obtained under duress and coercion. The complainant further alleged that she was asked to withdraw her complaint and faced intimidation after raising concerns regarding the matter.
The organisation has accused company officials of attempting to cover up the allegations rather than initiating disciplinary proceedings against those named in the complaint.
Legal Support and Demand for Compensation
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti stated that the victim is receiving legal guidance from several advocates associated with organisations supporting the case. These include Pune District Coordinator Parag Gokhale, Advocate Vivek Bhosale of Rashtriya Adhivakta Samiti, and advocates Gopika Telang and Kranti Petkar.
According to the press note, HJS has also served a legal notice upon the Wipro management seeking Rs 50 lakh in compensation for the complainant, along with a proper investigation into the allegations.
‘टीसीएस’, ‘एस्बीआय’नंतर ‘विप्रो’मध्येही ‘कॉर्पोरेट जिहाद’!
धर्मांतरास नकार दिल्याने ‘विप्रो’ कंपनीतील हिंदू महिला कर्मचाऱ्याला नोकरीवरून काढले; हिंदु जनजागृती समितीची कारवाईची मागणी !
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— Sunil Ghanwat 🛕🛕 (@SG_HJS) June 3, 2026
‘टीसीएस’, ‘एस्बीआय’नंतर ‘विप्रो’मध्येही ‘कॉर्पोरेट जिहाद’!
धर्मांतरास नकार दिल्याने ‘विप्रो’ कंपनीतील हिंदू महिला कर्मचाऱ्याला नोकरीवरून काढले; हिंदु जनजागृती समितीची कारवाईची मागणी !
🎙️ श्री. सुनील घनवट, राज्य संघटक, महाराष्ट्र व छत्तीसगड, हिंदु जनजागृती समिती, (संपर्क क्र.:… pic.twitter.com/TG1cNV65NZ
— Sunil Ghanwat 🛕🛕 (@SG_HJS) June 3, 2026
‘Corporate Jihad’ in Pune’s IT Sector?
In its statement, HJS alleged that the incident is not an isolated one and claimed that several Hindu women working in Pune’s corporate sector face religious harassment. The organisation alleged that employees are sometimes asked to conceal their religious identity, remove religious symbols, or participate in practices contrary to their faith.
The Samiti claimed that those refusing to comply often face mental pressure and workplace harassment. It cited the present case as an example of what it describes as “Corporate Jihad” within the IT sector.
Demands for FIR and High-Level Inquiry
Calling the allegations extremely serious, HJS has demanded that police conduct a thorough investigation, register an FIR, arrest all individuals found responsible, and take legal action against anyone involved in the alleged cover-up.
The organisation has also called for a high-level inquiry into what it describes as religious harassment and “Corporate Jihad” within Pune’s IT industry.
“We will not tolerate the anti-Hindu agenda in Pune’s IT sector,” the press note quoted HJS State Coordinator for Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, Sunil Ghanwat, as saying.
As of the issuance of the press note, no response from Wipro regarding the allegations was mentioned. The claims remain allegations made by the complainant and the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and have not been independently verified. The matter is expected to be subject to police scrutiny if a formal investigation proceeds.
Background: Nashik TCS Conversion Allegations
The Wipro controversy comes close on the heels of another case that sparked debate over alleged religious harassment in the corporate sector. In May 2026, Hindu organisations raised concerns over allegations made by a former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, who claimed that she was pressured by a colleague identified as Nida Khan to convert to Islam and enter into a relationship with a Muslim man.
The complainant in that case had also alleged workplace harassment and claimed that her grievances were not adequately addressed through internal mechanisms. The allegations led to demands for a police investigation and triggered a wider debate about what Hindu organisations have described as “Corporate Jihad” in India’s corporate sector.
Referring to both cases, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has argued that the allegations point to a pattern requiring a broader inquiry into claims of religious harassment, conversion pressure, and workplace discrimination faced by Hindu women employees in corporate workplaces. However, as with the Wipro case, the allegations made in the TCS matter remain subject to investigation and have not been proven in a court of law.
