'No more Baku, show power of Indian tourists': Boycott calls erupt as Azerbaizan, Turkey back Pakistan after Op Sindoor
India carried out pre-dawn airstrikes on nine key terror installations across Pakistan and PoK.
- May 7, 2025,
- Updated May 7, 2025 9:09 PM IST
Calls for a tourism boycott of Azerbaijan and Turkey erupted online after both countries condemned India's precision airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. "No more Baku visits please," entrepreneur Alok Jain urged the Indian travellers. "In 2024, Azerbaijan witnessed a significant surge in Indian tourists, with arrivals reaching 243,589. Show them the power of Indian tourists now!"
His remarks came after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan issued a statement criticising India's strikes. "We condemn military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured several civilians,” it said. "Being in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, we express condolences to the families of the innocent victims and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured."
Turkey also criticised the Indian military action, prompting strong reactions from Indian social media users. Ajay Kumar posted, "Every patriotic Indian must boycott Turkish tourism and Turkish Airlines. Indian money must not flow to an enemy country. Boycott #Turkey.”"
Kumar Ranjan, another socila media user, echoed the sentiment with a more detailed appeal: "A CALL TO EVERY PROUD INDIAN. Our nation's dignity and security come first. When countries like Turkey openly support Pakistan and those who threaten India's sovereignty, we must stand united."
Ranjan said that every rupee spent on Turkish Airlines or tourism to Turkey strengthens those who stand against India's national interest. "LET'S SHOW THE WORLD THAT INDIA STANDS TALL – WITH PRIDE, WITH PURPOSE, AND WITH UNITY. BOYCOTT TURKISH AIRLINES. SAY NO TO TRAVEL THAT FUNDS OUR DETRACTORS."
The backlash came after India carried out pre-dawn airstrikes on nine key terror installations across Pakistan and PoK. Indian Air Force jets targeted training centres, launch pads, and headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including the LeT's 'nerve centre' in Muridke — where Osama Bin Laden once donated Rs 10 lakh for a guesthouse—and JeM's base in Bahawalpur.
The retaliatory strike came two weeks after 25 Indian tourists and one local guide were massacred in Pahalgam. Among the targets were LeT’s Markaz Taiba in Muridke, JeM's Markaz Subhanallah in Bahawalpur, and camps camouflaged as health centres in Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Barnala, and Sialkot.
Calls for a tourism boycott of Azerbaijan and Turkey erupted online after both countries condemned India's precision airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. "No more Baku visits please," entrepreneur Alok Jain urged the Indian travellers. "In 2024, Azerbaijan witnessed a significant surge in Indian tourists, with arrivals reaching 243,589. Show them the power of Indian tourists now!"
His remarks came after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan issued a statement criticising India's strikes. "We condemn military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured several civilians,” it said. "Being in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, we express condolences to the families of the innocent victims and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured."
Turkey also criticised the Indian military action, prompting strong reactions from Indian social media users. Ajay Kumar posted, "Every patriotic Indian must boycott Turkish tourism and Turkish Airlines. Indian money must not flow to an enemy country. Boycott #Turkey.”"
Kumar Ranjan, another socila media user, echoed the sentiment with a more detailed appeal: "A CALL TO EVERY PROUD INDIAN. Our nation's dignity and security come first. When countries like Turkey openly support Pakistan and those who threaten India's sovereignty, we must stand united."
Ranjan said that every rupee spent on Turkish Airlines or tourism to Turkey strengthens those who stand against India's national interest. "LET'S SHOW THE WORLD THAT INDIA STANDS TALL – WITH PRIDE, WITH PURPOSE, AND WITH UNITY. BOYCOTT TURKISH AIRLINES. SAY NO TO TRAVEL THAT FUNDS OUR DETRACTORS."
The backlash came after India carried out pre-dawn airstrikes on nine key terror installations across Pakistan and PoK. Indian Air Force jets targeted training centres, launch pads, and headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, including the LeT's 'nerve centre' in Muridke — where Osama Bin Laden once donated Rs 10 lakh for a guesthouse—and JeM's base in Bahawalpur.
The retaliatory strike came two weeks after 25 Indian tourists and one local guide were massacred in Pahalgam. Among the targets were LeT’s Markaz Taiba in Muridke, JeM's Markaz Subhanallah in Bahawalpur, and camps camouflaged as health centres in Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Barnala, and Sialkot.