Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday during the 122. Episodes of his monthly radio show “Mann Ki Baat” emphasized the renewed wave of enthusiasm among Indians for initiatives such as “vocal for the locals” and “ST in India”, as a result of the Sindoor operation. In particular, the PM Modi statement comes in the middle of the growing increase in calls throughout India to the boycott of Turkey after Ankar’s apparent support for Pakistan.
During the episode of Mann Ki Baat PM Modi, he also mentioned: “Some families have committed to spending our next holiday in a beautiful place in the country itself”.
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Why did Turkey draw Indian anger?
In the middle of the Indian accusation of supporting Pakistan for cross -border terrorism, Turkey condemned the Sindoor operation after the terrorist attack of Pahalgam in India.
In addition, Turkey was provided by Pakistan drones, which were later used against India to target civilian areas and military installations during the Sindoor operation.
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India started surgery Sindoor 7. Precise air strikes in nine terrorist camps killed at least 100 terrorists in Pakistan and POK. Pakistan escalated the situation and tried to strike Indian civilian areas and military installations.
Indian forces also destroyed 11 Pakistani air foundations, which caused great damage to Pakistani incorrect plans.
Turkish all face boycott in India
Turkey’s boycott in India has led to bans and extensive rejection of Turkish products and services in various sectors to support Turkey in Pakistan in the middle of recent conflicts in India-Pakistan.
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The key elements of boycott include:
Prohibition of consumer goods:
Indian small grocery stores and main retailers with online modes have stopped selling Turkish products such as chocolate, coffee, biscuits, jams, cosmetics and clothing brands such as trendyol, LC Waikiki, Koton and Mavi.
The Federation of the Distribution of All India (AICPDF) products, representing millions of small shops, has declared an indefinite boycott of 2,000 GBP crore “> Turkish food products worth £2,000 crore.
Chief Minister Himachal Pradesh and Congress leader Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu advocated a ban on Turkish imports of apples worth about $ 60 million a year.
The UDAIPUR Marble Processors Association has banned the import of Turkish marble, which previously represented 70% of the Indian offer.
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Tourism and tourism restrictions:
The main Indian travel companies, such as Makemytrip, Easemytrip and Cox & Kings, suspended or suspended reservations and promotion to travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan, with citing national sentiments and security concerns.
Reservation for flights and holidays to Turkey declined sharply (60% decrease), with a cancellation of 250%, according to Makemytrip.
Flipkart stopped reservations for flights, hotels and holiday packages to Turkey as an act of solidarity with Indian national sovereignty, Reuters said.
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Air and security measures:
India canceled the security clearance of Turkish ground handling companies Celebi Aviation, which worked at the main Indian airports, including Delhi, Bombai and Chennai, referring to concerns about national security.
Air India urged the Indian authorities to prevent indigo from renting aircraft from Turkish airlines due to security and commercial concerns associated with the support of Turkey Pakistan.
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Education and cultural boycott:
Indian universities such as Jawaharal Nezru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia and Maulan Azad National Urdu University, suspended academic cooperation and Mous with Turkish universities.
All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) announced a complete boycott of Turkey for film filming and cultural cooperation, prohibited Indian film projects in Turkey or cooperate with Turkish artists.
Impact of trade and trade:
India canceled the consulting agreement for the construction of a ship of $ 2.3 billion with Anadol Shipyard of Turkey, Deutsche Welle. The agreement included the construction of five support fleets for the Indian Navy on the Indian Hindustan shipyard with technological and engineering support from Anadol.
However, the report added that the cancellation was carried out before the recent gap to increase Atmanirbhar Bharat. “India has officially quoted its policy to strengthen the local capacity of boat construction as a reason for ending,” the German media house quoted the official of the National Security Secretariat.
Turkish suppliers and companies operating in India are phased or replaced by local or other international partners.
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Indian contribution to the Turkish tourism sector
Approximately 3.3 lakh (330,000) Indian tourists visited Turkey in 2024. These tourists spent together an estimate of $ 350-400 million (around £3,000 to £4 300 crore), according to several media messages.
You want to break the numbers, mentioned Cox & Kings on Lifestyle HT:
- Number of Indian tourists to Turkey in 2024: about 3.3 lakh (330 000).
- Estimated expenditure of Indian tourists in Turkey in 2024: 350 million and $ 400 million (approximately £3,000 to £4 300 crore).
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