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BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrashekhar said in a short post: “No, thank you,” accompanied #boycottturkey and #saynototurkey.
Facing criticism from Indian travelers and a wave of cancellations, Türkiye launched a damage control campaign after public support for Pakistan during its recent conflict with India.
To stop the consequences, Türkiye’s Tourism Ministry has sent a public appeal to Indian tourists, urging them to continue visiting the country and ensure their safety and warm hospitality. Social media posts allegedly from the Turkish Tourism Authority are now circulating widely, emphasizing that Indian travelers are “welcoming and treating with the greatest courtesy of Turkey – among hotels, restaurants, shops and all tourist attractions – as usual.”
The post said: “The vast majority of the local population is unaware of the conflict between India and Pakistan, which has nothing to do with the daily life or the travel environment here.” It further noted that all travel operations were not affected and “no restrictions or safety issues affecting Indian guests”.
“We remain completely committed to ensuring your comfort, safety and satisfaction during your stay in Turkiye,” it said, adding that concerns Indian tourists are welcome to contact the department for clarification. However, this information seems to have little effect on calming India’s emotions. Schiff Senna (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi answered in a strong post on a question on X: “Without Turkiye, Indians would not spend money on tourism in a country that uses the same.
BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrashekhar said in a short post: “No, thank you,” accompanied #boycottturkey and #saynototurkey. Senior journalist Vir Sanghvi also wrote on X: “Frankly, we shouldn’t die whether it’s safe or welcoming tourists.
Industrialist Harsh Goenka, chairman of RPG Enterprises, highlighted the economic contribution of India’s tourism industry to the region. “Last year, Indians provided Turkey and Azerbaijan with Rs 400 billion through tourism. Created work. Promoting their economy, hotels, weddings and flights. Today, both stand with Pakistan after the Pahargam attack. India and many beautiful places in the world. Please skip these 2 places.
Meanwhile, Indian travel agencies such as EasemyTrip and Cox & Kings have suspended all travel packages to Türkiye and Azerbaijan, citing the consistency of these countries with Pakistan as the reason.
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