After the India-Pakistan conflict, trade leaders have called on the Indian film industry to not shoot any movies in Türkiye or Azerbaijan, and if any shooting is done, the business community and people will boycott such movies.
Narenda Modi and Recep Tayyip Erdogan (File Image)
On Friday, more than 125 top trade leaders from all over the country decided to boycott all forms of trade and business engagements with Türkiye and Azerbaijan, including travel and tourism. Trade leaders also called on the Indian film industry not to shoot any movies in Türkiye or Azerbaijan, and if any shooting is done, the business community and people will boycott such movies. The resolution also warns company houses not to shoot any product promotion movies in Türkiye or Azerbaijan.
The decision was made at a national trade leaders conference convened by the All India Traders (CAIT), which was attended by representatives from 24 states. In the meeting, solidarity with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was strongly confirmed and at this critical moment, opposing anyone against India. The resolution is in response to recent Türkiye and Azerbaijan’s position on public support for Pakistan, while India is facing a sensitive and critical national security situation. The Indian collective trade community sees this as a betrayal, especially given past humanitarian and diplomatic support to these two countries that have expanded to India.
Speaking of the gathering, Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary General and Member of Parliament, said: “It is very unfortunate that Turkey and Azerbaijan benefited from India’s goodwill, aid and strategic support in times of distress. Now, now choose to support countries around the world with terrorism. 14 billion emotions of Indians.”
The meeting pointed out that Turkey’s repeated anti-Indian rhetoric on international platforms and its ongoing support for the Pakistani narrative are unacceptable, while Azerbaijan’s consistency with Turkey and public endorsement of Pakistan’s position reflects the disturbing disregard for India’s long-standing friendship and aid.
Kate National President BC Bhartia said the business community expressed strong dissatisfaction and disappointment with the two countries, saying their actions were “ungrateful and hostile.” It is agreed that these countries should not gain any economic cooperation or trade advantage from India.
Trade leaders praised the government’s decision to revoke security permits for Turkish company Celebi to handle national security services at nine major airports in India. Kate said it will also launch a national advocacy campaign to educate and mobilize traders, consumers and travel professionals to join the boycott.
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