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New Delhi: Following Hyundai Pakistan’s tweet on Kashmir, Kia motors in Pakistan also said on social media that it supports the freedom of Kashmir. However, the message shared by Kia further enraged the citizens of India. Since morning, the hashtag demanding ‘Boycott Kia’ has been trending on social media.
The controversial tweet was shared on Twitter by Kia Motors Crossroads – Hyderabad on February 5. Many users criticizing the company suggested buying Made in India vehicles such as Tata, Mahindra, and Honda.
Where is Apology?
Remember @HyundaiIndia is the parent company of @KiaInd & both supporting Pakistan!
Tata Bye Bye to Creta, Hyundai Cars & all Kia Cars: Indians let’s chose Tata, Honda or Mahindra!#BoycottHyundai#BoycottKia pic.twitter.com/d93FEvDSSe
— Gaurav Mishra ?? (@IamGmishra) February 6, 2022
Notably, both the companies are connected to each other. Hyundai is reportedly the parent company of Kia Motors.
In the beginning, Hyundai was being trolled for its controversial message on Kashmir. The Facebook post of Hyundai Pakistan said, ”Praying for the liberation of our eternally beautiful Kashmir today and always!”
However, Hyundai India released a statement to clarify its stance on the matter on Sunday. So far, Kia’s has not released any official statement on its social media account.
The day Hyundai Pakistan shared the post, it is celebrated as the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ in Pakistan. It reportedly marks the support and unity of Kashmiri separatists’ effort to secede from India.
Read here how netizens react to Boycott Kia:
Go vocal for local pic.twitter.com/Xw75i7rgQr
— पप्पी भाई (@SafrronM) February 6, 2022
After @HyundaiIndia it’s now @KiaInd who stood with Pakistan and they want to do business here with us ?? I mean what kind of hypocrisy is this ?? Kashmir is an internal part of India and will remain forever .#BoycottHyundai #BoycottKiaMotors pic.twitter.com/ymz78AWE2K
— Manoj / মনোজ (@Nixachar) February 6, 2022
Be Indian ?? Buy Indian ??
Our Gem @TataMotors@MahindraRise
And get ready for wipeout from Indian Market @HyundaiIndia@KiaInd#BoycottHyundai #BoycottKiaMotors #Boycottkia pic.twitter.com/8eG4o0yuE5— Amit Chandra (@silenceknight_) February 6, 2022
What a lame , still haven’t apologies for their @PakistanHyundai
act.#BoycottHyundai #Boycottkia #BoycottKiaMotors pic.twitter.com/oIIWhLe6oP— Amit Chandra (@silenceknight_) February 6, 2022
People not only tweeted to criticize Hyundai and Kia Motors but also took the help of interesting Memes.
Here are some interesting memes to back boycott Hyundai and Kia Motors:
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Show more Power Indians Do exactly the same What you all did With Tanishq Jwellery #BoycottHyundai #BoycottHyundai #BoycottKiaMotors pic.twitter.com/aEAS2XRcbv— Boycott Jeevi (@boycottjeevi) February 6, 2022
So true , will face consequences. #BoycottHyundai #BoycottHyundaiindia #BoycottKiaMotors pic.twitter.com/FC3amoZ4Rf
— ??Vini7??? (@VImvinit007) February 7, 2022
Pakistan trying to free Kashmir through internet ?#BoycottHyundai #BoycottKiaMotors pic.twitter.com/E8YUka6fIm
— Kashmir Warrior (@KashWarrior007) February 6, 2022
#BoycottKiaMotors #BoycottKia #BoycottHyundai
Condition of Hyundai India admin after massive tr0||liΠg by Indians : pic.twitter.com/6z8W2avlNc
— Shraddha ?? (@SsoulImmortal) February 7, 2022