Indians Call for Boycott of Azerbaijan, Turkey Over Support to Pakistan After Operation Sindoor
Indians Call for Boycott of Azerbaijan, Turkey Over Support to Pakistan After Operation Sindoor
Public backlash intensifies as Azerbaijan and Turkey express solidarity with Pakistan following India’s counter-terror strikes.
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, a precision strike by Indian armed forces targeting nine terrorist hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), tensions have escalated beyond diplomacy, with calls emerging across social media for a boycott of Azerbaijan and Turkey. The move comes after both nations issued statements supporting Pakistan and condemning India’s actions.
India’s airstrikes, carried out early Wednesday, targeted terror infrastructure belonging to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including their bases in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The operation was a direct response to the recent killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
In response, the Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement condemning the airstrikes. “The Republic of Azerbaijan expresses its concern over the further escalation of tension between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the statement read. The ministry expressed solidarity with Pakistan, extended condolences to the families of civilians reportedly killed, and called for de-escalation.
Similarly, Turkey echoed support for Pakistan, further triggering public outrage in India.
The reaction on social media was swift and sharp, with hashtags like #BoycottAzerbaijan and #BanTurkeyTours trending across platforms. “No more Baku visits please. In 2024, Azerbaijan saw a surge in Indian tourists. It’s time to show them the power of Indian tourism,” posted Alok Jain, a user on X.
Another user, Anant Ladha, commented, “Azerbaijan and Turkey should now see India’s power. Ban them from our holiday list.”
Some users advocated for traveling to regional rivals instead. “Any patriotic Indian should avoid spending money in Azerbaijan or Turkey. Choose Armenia and Greece instead,” wrote a user known as The Skin Doctor.
In a direct business response, Goa Villas, a villa rentals aggregator, announced a policy change, stating it would no longer offer accommodations to Turkish citizens. “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,” the company stated on X.
As diplomatic ripples continue from Operation Sindoor, the fallout is now affecting travel and tourism, with Indians taking a firm economic stance in response to international posturing.
