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New Delhi, May 14, 2025: A growing wave of boycott calls against Turkey and Azerbaijan is gaining momentum in India due to their public support for Pakistan amid recent tensions with New Delhi.
In response, Indian tourists are canceling plans to visit popular resorts in these countries, while citizens and businesses are urging a boycott of Turkish products, according to a Reuters report citing two Indian booking companies on Wednesday.
The escalation follows a deadly attack on April 22 in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali citizen were killed by gunmen. The attack severely strained India-Pakistan relations, with India alleging Pakistan’s involvement and conducting military operations in response. Pakistan retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Indian targets. A US-mediated ceasefire was agreed upon last Saturday, though both sides initially accused each other of violations. The situation has since stabilized.
Turkey and Azerbaijan issued statements supporting Pakistan after India’s military actions, prompting outrage in India. Many Indian tourists are now canceling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan, known as cost-effective travel destinations. A spokesperson for MakeMyTrip reported a 60% drop in bookings for these countries over the past week, with cancellations surging by 250%. EaseMyTrip’s CEO, Rikant Pittie, noted a 22% increase in cancellations for Turkey and a 30% rise for Azerbaijan, with travelers opting for destinations like Georgia, Serbia, Greece, Thailand, and Vietnam instead.
On social media platform X, Ixigo announced a temporary suspension of flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, Azerbaijan, and China. EaseMyTrip’s founder, Nishant Pittie, highlighted that approximately 287,000 Indians visited Turkey and 243,000 traveled to Azerbaijan last year. He questioned whether India should continue supporting their tourism and economies given their stance on Pakistan.
According to The Times of India, Indian traders and citizens have called for boycotts of Turkish products, with protests held across the country on Wednesday demanding import bans on Turkish goods.
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