Hyundai India had issued a statement after the carmaker’s Pakistan handle created agitation on the Kashmir issue where the auto-maker said that it has a ‘zero-tolerance policy towards insensitive communication’.
Statement issued by Hyundai India:
After the controversy took place, the company issued a statement and said that it has been committed to the Indian market for over 25 years now and it firmly stands for the strong ethos of respecting nationalism.
The statement reads, “The unsolicited social media post linking Hyundai Motor India is offending our unparalleled commitment and service to this great country. India is a second home to the Hyundai brand and we have zero tolerance polity towards insensitive communication and we strongly condemn any such view.”
Hyundai Pakistan observed ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’:
On February 5, Hyundai Pakistan observed ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ and requested all the people to remember the ‘sacrifice’ of Kashmiri brothers and sisters.
About the post:
They uploaded the pictures to its social media handle where they wrote, “Let us remember the sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers and stand in support as they continue to struggle for freedom.”
However, a similar post was shared with a slightly different caption reading, “Praying for the liberation of our eternally beautiful Kashmir today and always.” However, after receiving flak, Hyundai Pakistan removed the social media posts and #BoycottHyundai started trending on Twitter.
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