{"id":50545,"date":"2022-02-11T18:16:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T12:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmir.today\/?p=50545"},"modified":"2022-02-11T18:16:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T12:46:39","slug":"hyundai-motor-companys-pakistan-handle-tweeted-expressing-solidarity-with-kashmiri-brothers-in-their-struggle-for-freedom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmir.watch\/?p=50545","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai Motor Company&#8217;s Pakistan handle tweeted expressing solidarity with Kashmiri brothers in their struggle for freedom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/news\/buzz\/indians-boycott-hyundai-kashmir-message-pakistan-4744373.html\">News18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hyundai-motor-company-s-pakistan-handle-tweeted-expressing-solidarity-with-kashmiri-brothers-in-their-struggle-for-freedom-the-message-did-not-go-down-well-with-indian-users-who-called-for-a-boycott-of-the-south-korean-company-the-statement-issued-by-the-company-was-found-inadequate-by-users\"><strong><em>Hyundai Motor Company&#8217;s Pakistan handle tweeted expressing solidarity with Kashmiri brothers in their struggle for freedom. The message did not go down well with Indian users who called for a boycott of the South Korean company. The statement issued by the company was found inadequate by users.<\/em><\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Boycott Hyundai\u2019 is trending on Twitter after the car manufacturer\u2019s tweet on Kashmir Solidarity Day from their official Pakistan handle. On February 5, Hyundai Pakistan Official wrote: \u201cLet us remember the sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers and stand in support as they continue to struggle for freedom.&#8221; The message has received flak from Indians for \u2018siding with Pakistan\u2019. Social media was soon flooded with messages asking people to not buy cars from the South Korean company. The company issued a statement after the social media rage, however, many felt that the apology was not adequate. It all started with this message: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you are wondering why #BoycottHyundai is trending. This is the post by their Pakistan Operations that triggered nationwide anger.&#8221;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If you are wondering why <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a> is trending. This is the post by their Pakistan Operations that triggered nationwide anger. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CZx3kmTqXW\">pic.twitter.com\/CZx3kmTqXW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/itisprashanth\/status\/1490543830533238786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn my personal capacity and with limited reach, I request everyone not to buy a #Hyundai vehicle. First time supporting a boycott call. Lets #BoycottHyundai. They have no respect for our national sentiments. The half-hearted statement below tells that they have no remorse also.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In my personal capacity and with limited reach, I request everyone not to buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Hyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Hyundai<\/a> vehicle. <br><br>First time supporting a boycott call. Lets <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a>. They have no respect for our national sentiments. The half-hearted statement below tells that they have no remorse also. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RziyiBeJo7\">https:\/\/t.co\/RziyiBeJo7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Arun Bothra \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@arunbothra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/arunbothra\/status\/1490521715046494208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c#BoycottHyundai I\u2019ve made all my mind to book Brand new alcazar tomorrow and i was about to make token payment today, you can check the quotation here, but now I need to think again,this biased view is not acceptable.&#8221;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a> I&#39;ve made all my mind to book Brand new alcazar tomorrow and i was about to make token payment today, you can check the quotation here, but now I need to think again,this biased view is not acceptable. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7dofiDS5x5\">pic.twitter.com\/7dofiDS5x5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nitesh Kumar Agrawal (@caniteshji) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/caniteshji\/status\/1490369758260199425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI booked #Hyundai Verna a month ago &amp; it was due to be deliver this month but after seeing #HyundaiPakistan post, supporting separatism in #Kashmir,India, cancelled the Verna &amp; called the Honda outlet and taken the delivery of Honda City today itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BoycottHyundai, thats it!&#8221;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I booked <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Hyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Hyundai<\/a> Verna a month ago &amp; it was due to be deliver this month but after seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HyundaiPakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HyundaiPakistan<\/a> post, supporting separatism in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Kashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Kashmir<\/a>,India, cancelled the Verna &amp; called the Honda outlet and taken the delivery of Honda City today itself.<br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a>, thats it! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jmqw73NvlN\">pic.twitter.com\/Jmqw73NvlN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CA Ashutosh Soni (@CA_AshutoshSoni) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CA_AshutoshSoni\/status\/1490337131969282048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c@HyundaiIndia This is neither apology nor regret but a joke. @Hyundai_Global MUST apologise &amp; clarify It\u2019s stand on Kashmir otherwise be ready to face the music of 140 Cr Patriot Indians. You have 24 Hrs ..Period ! Remember,Kashmir is in our blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boycotthyundai\">BoycottHyundai.&#8221; <\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HyundaiIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@HyundaiIndia<\/a> This is neither apology nor regret but a joke.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hyundai_Global?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Hyundai_Global<\/a> MUST apologise &amp; clarify It\u2019s stand on Kashmir otherwise be ready to face the music of 140 Cr Patriot Indians.<br>You have 24 Hrs ..Period !<br>Remember,Kashmir is in our blood<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yiZE7LtMaw\">https:\/\/t.co\/yiZE7LtMaw<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Major Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MajorPoonia\/status\/1490389662288203776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCancelled by booking for Hyundai Creta\u2026 #BoycottHyundai.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cancelled by booking for Hyundai Creta&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uJhaV7aFdi\">pic.twitter.com\/uJhaV7aFdi<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Saurav Kumar (@sauravsclk55987) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sauravsclk55987\/status\/1490263436684509185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWas a little confused between Creta and Seltos. #BoycottHyundai has solved the problem.&#8221;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Was a little confused between Creta and Seltos. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a> has solved the problem.<\/p>&mdash; Neeraj Atri Kafir (@AtriNeeraj) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AtriNeeraj\/status\/1490340395590451200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, which too had put up a message on Kashmir, faced the ire of social media users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHyundai and KIA Motors in Pakistan are asking for the Azadi (freedom) of Kashmir. Let\u2019s give Azadi (Freedom) to Hyundai and KIA Motors in India first. #BoycottHyundai &amp; #BoycottKiaMotors because India comes first.&#8221;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hyundai and KIA Motors in Pakistan are asking for the Azadi (freedom) of Kashmir.<br><br>Let&#39;s give Azadi (Freedom) to Hyundai and KIA Motors in India first.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottHyundai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottHyundai<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottKiaMotors?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottKiaMotors<\/a> because nation \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 comes first.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IndiaFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IndiaFirst<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w60JP2Ubvb\">pic.twitter.com\/w60JP2Ubvb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Hangul (@TheHangul_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheHangul_\/status\/1490396068902694913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kashmir Solidarity Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>With inputs from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/news\/buzz\/indians-boycott-hyundai-kashmir-message-pakistan-4744373.html\">News18<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Except for the headlines, this story has not been edited by Kashmir Today staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News18 Hyundai Motor Company&#8217;s Pakistan handle tweeted expressing solidarity with Kashmiri brothers in their struggle for freedom. The message did not go down well with Indian users who called for a boycott of the South Korean company. 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