India, on Wednesday, blocked access to the X account of Turkish public broadcaster TRT World, further intensifying its crackdown on foreign state-run media platforms accused of spreading disinformation and propaganda.
This comes on the heels of similar restrictions placed on the official X handles of China’s state-controlled outlets, Global Times and Xinhua News Agency, over repeated dissemination of fake news and narratives hostile to Indian interests, particularly amid heightened military tensions with Pakistan.
India has been witnessing a growing backlash against Turkey, fueled by anger over Ankara's stance in the aftermath of the terror attack in Pahalgam and India's military operation, Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror hubs in Pakistan last week.
Shortly after the operation, Pakistan had claimed that its retaliation had severely damaged Indian military installations, including the S-400 air defence system at the Adampur airbase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, however, swiftly debunked these claims during a visit to the Adampur airbase on Tuesday.
What began as just an online protest with hashtags like #BoycottTurkey quickly took shape as a major economic response. Businesses and consumers across the nation are shying away from Turkish products.
Turkey, along with Azerbaijan - both seen as Pakistan's key allies - faced a wave of backlash after the nations issued statements condemning India's military actions post Operation Sindoor. Their remarks, perceived as unfriendly by the Indian public, have sparked a surge in resistance, especially in the form of consumer boycotts.
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