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“Least We Could Do For India,” 800-Member Gujarati Group Cancels Trip To Turkey Amid Boycott Calls

800 members of a Jain Lotus Group in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, have cancelled their trip to Turkey on “moral grounds”. The group planned a tour of 12 days and 11 nights after Diwali. However, amidst growing tensions between the two nations, they have decided to cancel their travel plans.

by Tashika Tyagi
“Least We Could Do For India,” 800-Member Gujarati Group Cancels Trip To Turkey Amid Boycott Calls

Amid growing diplomatic tensions, travel agencies and tourists in India are cancelling their trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan. One example that stood out amongst the mass boycott calls is that of an 800-member Gujarat group that cancelled their post-Diwali trip to Turkey because the nation comes first! Scroll on to know more.

800-Member Gujarati Group Cancels Turkey Trip

According to the Hindustan Times, around 800 members of a Jain Lotus Group in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, have cancelled their trip to Turkey. The group was scheduled for a 12-day and 11-night vacation after Diwali. However, citing Turkey’s recent show of support for Pakistan and growing diplomatic issues with India, the group decided to cancel their plans.

The Ahmedabad-based Jain Lotus Group has over 1,000 couples as its members and had planned to visit Turkey after Diwali. They had decided to cover four places in the country, including Cappadocia and Istanbul.

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However, considering the current diplomatic tensions between Turkey and India, the group decided to cancel the trip on “moral grounds”. While talking to the media, the organisation’s treasurer shared that they took individual opinions and the committee decided to cancel the trip. He said that this was the “least that they could do for India” and to show support for the country.

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MakeMyTrip Suspends Promotion Of These Nations

Gujarat’s Jain Lotus Group is among the many Indian travellers who are cancelling their trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan. In a move to express solidarity, MakeMyTrip discontinued all offers and promotions for these countries. In fact, the platform is now advising travellers to avoid non-essential trips to these destinations, keeping in mind public sentiment and national interest.

Sharing some interesting data, MakeMyTrip also revealed a sharp 60% drop in bookings and a 250% increase in cancellations for Turkey and Azerbaijan in the last week. Experts believe that these numbers highlight how Indian travellers are reacting to the current situation.

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First Published: May 15, 2025 3:56 PM