After the big earthquake in Turkey, India quickly sent help. But now, many Indians feel hurt and betrayed because Turkey helped Pakistan against India by sending drones and military personnel. Because of this, many Indians are cancelling their trips to Turkey and asking others to boycott Turkish products. People from all walks of life, from politicians, actors, to military veterans, are supporting the "Boycott Turkey" movement.

As a result, bookings for trips to Turkey have dropped by 250%. Indian companies say they won’t work with Turkish businesses, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) stopped its partnership with a Turkish university, and film producers have decided not to shoot movies in Turkey anymore.

People are now boycotting Turkish products and cancelling travel plans to the country. Azerbaijan has also drawn criticism for siding with Pakistan and opposing India’s anti-terror operations under Operation Sindoor. The growing bond between Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, all backed by China,  is being seen as a strategic alliance against India, raising further concerns.

Boycott Turkey trend

After reports that Turkey gave military support to Pakistan during attacks on Indian soldiers and civilians, many Indians are upset and angry. Turkey, once a popular travel spot and trade partner for India, is now facing strong calls for a boycott. Retired Army officer Colonel Ajay Kumar Raina posted on X, saying, “Terror and talks, terror and trade, and terror and tourism cannot go together,” using the hashtag #BoycottTurkey.

Actress and BJP leader Rupali Ganguly also urged fans and celebrities to cancel their trips to Turkey. “This is the least we can do as Indians,” she wrote on X. Industrialist Harsh Goenka and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also asked Indians to stop visiting Turkey and support the boycott of its tourism-driven economy.
Many Indians are upset after reports said Turkey helped Pakistan attack India. Because of this, people across India are calling for a boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Indian travel companies like EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings are warning people not to travel to these countries. MakeMyTrip reported a 60% drop in bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan, and cancellations have gone up by 250%. In 2023, over 2.7 lakh Indians visited Turkey, but this number may now drop.Trade is also affected. Turkish company Çelebi Aviation, which works at Indian airports, is facing calls for a ban. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has banned all Indian film shoots in Turkey.

Indian traders are also joining in. Udaipur's marble traders have stopped importing Turkish marble, and fruit sellers in Pune have stopped buying Turkish apples. They are now buying from Indian states or other countries like Iran.
India and Turkey had trade worth $10.43 billion in 2023–24, but that may now fall. Some experts worry that parts exported from India may be used in Turkish drones. People in India are now choosing not to support Turkey, both in travel and trade, because it supports Pakistan.