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Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump's tariff hike
Mahajan said efforts are being made to ensure e-commerce trade is conducted on Indian platforms for which SJM is in touch with traders and industrialists. 'We have made an appeal to people not to buy goods from companies like Amazon, Flipkart, and Walmart. This is the right time to adopt Swadeshi (indigenous) products,' Ashwini Mahajan, the national co-convenor of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch said. New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an appeal to people to adopt 'Swadeshi' products, urging them to boycott goods from US-based companies like Amazon, Walmart and Flipkart (in which Walmart has a majority stake). The Modi government has been facing criticism from the Opposition over the 50 percent tariff imposed by the Trump administration. The economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the SJM, has also decided to carry out demonstrations across the country on 10 August including at Delhi's Connaught Place against the tariff hike by Donald Trump. Titled 'Videshi Companies Bharat Choro', the demonstration will be carried out at 5 pm. Speaking to ThePrint, Ashwini Mahajan said an appeal has been made to people to boycott foreign goods. 'Over 10 crore of our farmers are engaged in the dairy sector. If we do not stop cheap dairy products from coming in, what will happen to our dairy farmers? The dairy issue is also connected to our sentiments,' he said while pointing out that in the US cows are fed non-vegetarian feed, leading to the milk they produce becoming non-vegetarian. Imagine we end up even offering that milk to God. The government's decision is correct and it should stand firm.' Mahajan further said that 'coercive' tactics such as the tariff will have no impact on the country. 'India is emerging as a global power, and the US must realise that this India is not the India of a decade ago,' he added. Mahajan said the opportunity should be used to make a decisive move towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat''. 'We are of the firm opinion that no country's development can happen through foreign resources, imports, or foreign technology. It is in this context that the call for a self-reliant India has been given. We are already becoming self-reliant in several sectors including defence, toys, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. We need to boycott goods made in China, Turkey, and the United States including further products of American companies such as Amazon, Walmart and Flipkart,' he explained. 'On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan too we have urged people to use swadeshi products…products made in India. We need to support our people,' he added. Mahajan also shared a post on social media platform X pledging to boycott American goods. 'I protest against US tariffs against India, boycott American goods. Like Coke, Pepsi, Domino's Pizza, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Burger King, Subway and KFC, etc. And you?'. However, speaking to ThePrint, Mahajan clarified that what he had shared was a message being circulated amongst people and reflects the sentiments of people. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: India's response to Trump is an emotional one. Tariff damage is psychological
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Business Standard
14-05-2025
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- Business Standard
RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey for 'alliance' with Pak
RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Wednesday urged the government to impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey due to its "unholy alliance" with Pakistan which directly compromises India's security. The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country's soldiers and national interest. This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. The conflict saw Pakistan unleash swarms of Turkish drones to target Indian military facilities. "It is shocking to note that Turkey, the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China, has played a key role in modernising Pakistan's navy and enhancing its aerial warfare capabilities. "This defence collaboration is not just commercial; it is ideological, targeting the stability of South Asia and emboldening Pakistan's military adventurism," SJM national co-convenor Ashwini Mahajan said in a statement. The SJM strongly condemns this "unholy alliance" that directly compromises India's national security, he said. At a time when India has exercised "tremendous restraint" in the face of repeated provocations from Pakistan, including harbouring terror camps and aggressive posturing near the Line of Control, Turkey's support amounts to "direct complicity", he added. "The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, while reaffirming its commitment to peaceful international engagement rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty, recommends that the government of Bharat impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey," Mahajan said. "Restrict non-essential imports from Turkey and impose higher duties on key Turkish commodities such as marble, chemicals and machinery. Temporarily suspend direct flights to Turkey and revoke aviation codeshare privileges until Turkey halts defence supplies to Pakistan," he asked the government. "Issue a travel advisory to Indian citizens against visiting Turkey and withdraw tourism promotion cooperation. Reduce the level of diplomatic and cultural exchanges with Turkey, and reassess all bilateral agreements," he added. Mahajan also suggested the government to urge Indian businesses and consumers to switch to Indian substitutes for Turkish goods and promote domestic destinations in place of Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia. Turkey, a Nato member and a "supposed secular republic", has increasingly aligned itself with "radical Islamist regimes" and military establishments hostile to India's sovereignty, the SJM claimed. In recent years, Turkey's strategic defence partnership with Pakistan has grown at an alarming pace, with the Turkish government supplying critical military hardware, technological platforms and training to Pakistan's armed forces, it said. "The Swadeshi Jagran Manch reiterates that the people of Bharat must boycott nations actively helping Pakistan build its offensive capabilities. The principle of 'Nation First' must guide our trade, investment, and diplomatic relationships," Mahajan said. It's unfortunate that Turkey didn't even condemn the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, he added. Mahajan said India stood by Turkey not only as a trading partner but as a responsible global power demonstrating the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). "During the devastating earthquakes in February 2023, Bharat was one of the first countries to launch Operation Dost, dispatching rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, army medical teams, field hospitals, and over 100 tonnes of relief material including medical supplies, generators, tents and blankets," he said. "It seems Turkey has forgotten Bharat's generous and timely humanitarian assistance. Despite these gestures of solidarity and goodwill, Turkey has chosen to side with Bharat's adversaries in matters of vital national security interest," Mahajan said. "This betrayal of trust must be addressed with moral clarity and strategic firmness," he said.
The Print
14-05-2025
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RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey over its ‘unholy alliance' with Pak
This comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following their four-day military confrontation. The conflict saw Pakistan unleash swarms of Turkish drones to target Indian military facilities. The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country's soldiers and national interest. New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Wednesday urged the government to impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey due to its 'unholy alliance' with Pakistan which directly compromises India's security. 'It is shocking to note that Turkey, the second-largest arms supplier to Pakistan after China, has played a key role in modernising Pakistan's navy and enhancing its aerial warfare capabilities. 'This defence collaboration is not just commercial; it is ideological, targeting the stability of South Asia and emboldening Pakistan's military adventurism,' SJM national co-convenor Ashwini Mahajan said in a statement. The SJM strongly condemns this 'unholy alliance' that directly compromises India's national security, he said. At a time when India has exercised 'tremendous restraint' in the face of repeated provocations from Pakistan, including harbouring terror camps and aggressive posturing near the Line of Control, Turkey's support amounts to 'direct complicity', he added. 'The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, while reaffirming its commitment to peaceful international engagement rooted in mutual respect and sovereignty, recommends that the government of Bharat impose economic sanctions, suspend civil aviation links, discourage outbound tourism and re-evaluate diplomatic engagements with Turkey,' Mahajan said. 'Restrict non-essential imports from Turkey and impose higher duties on key Turkish commodities such as marble, chemicals and machinery. Temporarily suspend direct flights to Turkey and revoke aviation codeshare privileges until Turkey halts defence supplies to Pakistan,' he asked the government. 'Issue a travel advisory to Indian citizens against visiting Turkey and withdraw tourism promotion cooperation. Reduce the level of diplomatic and cultural exchanges with Turkey, and reassess all bilateral agreements,' he added. Mahajan also suggested the government to urge Indian businesses and consumers to switch to Indian substitutes for Turkish goods and promote domestic destinations in place of Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia. Turkey, a NATO member and a 'supposed secular republic', has increasingly aligned itself with 'radical Islamist regimes' and military establishments hostile to India's sovereignty, the SJM claimed. In recent years, Turkey's strategic defence partnership with Pakistan has grown at an alarming pace, with the Turkish government supplying critical military hardware, technological platforms and training to Pakistan's armed forces, it said. 'The Swadeshi Jagran Manch reiterates that the people of Bharat must boycott nations actively helping Pakistan build its offensive capabilities. The principle of 'Nation First' must guide our trade, investment, and diplomatic relationships,' Mahajan said. It's unfortunate that Turkey didn't even condemn the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, he added. Mahajan said India stood by Turkey not only as a trading partner but as a responsible global power demonstrating the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family). 'During the devastating earthquakes in February 2023, Bharat was one of the first countries to launch Operation Dost, dispatching rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, army medical teams, field hospitals, and over 100 tonnes of relief material including medical supplies, generators, tents and blankets,' he said. 'It seems Turkey has forgotten Bharat's generous and timely humanitarian assistance. Despite these gestures of solidarity and goodwill, Turkey has chosen to side with Bharat's adversaries in matters of vital national security interest,' Mahajan said. 'This betrayal of trust must be addressed with moral clarity and strategic firmness,' he said. PTI PK DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
