Indians Boycott Trade, Tourism In Turkey & Azerbaijan After Operation Sindoor
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Indians are boycotting Turkey and Azerbaijan as they supported Pakistan after India launched Operation Sindoor. Turkish drones were also used by Pakistan against India.
'Operation Sindoor' has become a defining moment not only for India-Pakistan ties, but also for India's relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan, as a massive 'Boycott Turkey and Azerbaijan' movement has gained momentum in the country, with prominent Indian businesses and even politicians voicing support.
This came after Turkey not only sided with Pakistan, while the rest of the world was condemning the heinous terror attack in J&K's Pahalgam, but Turkish Songar drones were also used by the Pakistan Army to target India's military bases and civilian infrastructure.
All this has led to a widespread call for boycotting Turkish products, and many are discouraging fellow Indians to avoid travelling to Ankara. Several traders say they have now decided to boycott Turkish apples.
#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra: Following Turkey's support for Pakistan amid recent tensions with India, Apple traders in Pune say they have decided to boycott Turkish applesSuyog Zende, an apple trader at Pune's APMC market, says, 'We have decided to stop buying apples from… pic.twitter.com/tldXdCF4p7
— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2025
'We have decided to stop buying apples from Turkey because it supports Pakistan, and instead prefer to buy apples from Himachal and other areas. India was taking action against terrorism, but Turkey supplied drones to Pakistan. Retail customers are also saying that they do not want Turkish apples," said Suyog Zende, an apple trader at Pune's APMC market.
Moreover, Goa Villas has decided not to offer any accommodation services to Turkish citizens in Goa in light of Ankara's stance during the India-Pakistan conflict. Some people have even opted for Greece as a suitable travel destination rather than Turkey.
Due to Turkey's non-cooperative stance in the current global scenario involving India and Pakistan, we've decided not to offer any accommodation services to Turkish citizens in Goa. We stand firmly with our nation.Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Goa Villas (@Goavilla_) May 8, 2025
This is Greece. It's beautiful. It's the arch-rival of Turkey. They vocally support us, while Turkey supplies weapons to Pakistan to attack us.Travel to Greece, not Turkey. Give business to our friends, not our enemies. It's the bare minimum you can do for the country. pic.twitter.com/gev9vafmjI
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) May 13, 2025
No. And that's a promise.I don't care how cheap Turkish Airline tickets are. #NeverForget https://t.co/E0QWrNBPC0
— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) May 12, 2025
'Can we please cancel our bookings for Turkey. This is my request to all Indian Celebs/Influencers/Travellers. This is the least we can do as Indians," said TV actress Rupali Ganguly.
Can we please cancel our bookings for Turkey. This is my request to all Indian Celebs/Influencers/Travellers. This is the least we can do as Indians. #BoycottTurkey — Rupali Ganguly (@TheRupali) May 13, 2025
Calls For Boycotting Azerbaijan Intensify
It's not only Turkey, even Azerbaijan came to Pakistan's support and 'condemned" India's Operation Sindoor strikes, which targeted terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). It expressed solidarity with Pakistan during the conflict.
As such, people have started avoiding travel to Azerbaijan. 'Indians gave Rs 4,000+cr to Turkey & Azerbaijan last year through tourism. Created jobs. Boosted their economy, hotels, weddings, flights. Today, both stand with Pakistan after Pahalgam attack. Plenty of beautiful places in India & the world. Please skip these 2 places," said businessman Harsh Goenka.
Indians gave Rs 4,000+cr to Turkey & Azerbaijan last year through tourism. Created jobs. Boosted their economy, hotels, weddings, flights.Today, both stand with Pakistan after Pahalgam attack.
Plenty of beautiful places in India & the world.Please skip these 2 places.Jai…
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 13, 2025
Never ever going to #Turkey and #Azerbaijan! No leisure no concerts ! Mark My Words ! Never !!— Vishal Mishra (@VishalMMishra) May 9, 2025
Entire India is cancelling trips to Türkiye & Azerbaijan.Love you India .
— Vikram Pratap Singh (@VIKRAMPRATAPSIN) May 13, 2025
Azerbaijan and Turkey earns lot of money because of Indian tourists. These two countries are blatantly supporting Pakistan and have taken strong anti India stance.It makes sense for tourists from India to boycott these two countries. We should not fly Turkish airlines too.…
— D.Muthukrishnan (@dmuthuk) May 8, 2025
'Azerbaijan and Turkey earns lot of money because of Indian tourists. These two countries are blatantly supporting Pakistan and have taken strong anti-India stance. It makes sense for tourists from India to boycott these two countries," said another individual on X.
Both Turkey and Azerbaijan emerged as top international getaways for Indian tourists in recent years, thanks to their vibrant culture, striking Islamic and Ottoman-era architecture, friendly locals, and easy visa processes. A total of 5 lakh Indian tourists visited these two countries in 2024, boosting their economy.
After the Pahalgam attack and India's anti-terror ops, Indian businesses have also altered their partnerships in light of national sentiment. EaseMyTrip, a popular Indian travel booking platform, released an official advisory discouraging travel to both Turkey and Azerbaijan.
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