After Hyundai, posts of foreign fast-food chains KFC, Pizza Hut and Domino’s supporting Kashmir Solidarity Day invited massive boycotts on social media from Indian netizens. On February 5, KFC took to social media and posted, ” “Kashmir belongs to Kashmiris.” Pizza Hut had posted on its Instagram page, “This Kasmir Solidarity Day, let’s join hands and stand united for the freedom of our Kashmiri brothers and sisters.” The statements disgusted the Indians and attracted enormous flak from them.
KFC Released An Apology Note Following The Backlash
Following the backlashes, KFC soon deleted the post and released an apology note stating that the brand respects Indians and stays firm in its ‘commitment to serving all Indians with pride’. However, Indian customers of the brand are clearly not satisfied with the apology. One user wrote, “Call Kashmir an integral part of India or face the heat”. Another stated, “Apology is not accepted.” KFC had built a strong market in India by operating in the country since 1995. After the outrageous tweet, country people are openly denying to visit the restaurant outlets.
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Pizza Hut also took down its post and wrote, “It does not condone, support or agree with the contents of a post circulating in social media. We remain steadfast in our commitment to serve all our brothers and sisters with pride.” Domino’s too released an apology note on Twitter, stating, “This is the country we have called our home for the last 25 years, and we stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer.”
This is the country we have called our home for the last 25 years, and we stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer. pic.twitter.com/8II6XuLxb0
— dominos_india (@dominos_india) February 8, 2022
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Hyundai Also Received Flak For Anti-India Post
Pakistan celebrates Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 to show Pak’s support for the people residing in India-administered J&K and Kashmiri separatists. Hyundai has also received immense criticism from India for showing support for the day.
Hyundai in Pakistan is asking for freedom of Kashmir.
Hyundai Pakistan also posted them same on its Facebook page. Link: https://t.co/ZOBDggsdW0 pic.twitter.com/Kmmk2Rc1wu
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) February 6, 2022
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While the car company too came up with an apology, is any kind of explanation adequate to make up for hurting the national sentiment? What do you think?