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Ghaziabad [Uttar Pradesh]: In response to Turkey’s support for Pakistan in its attacks against India, protests have broken out across several regions of the country. Fruit traders have started boycotting Turkish imports, especially apples, which form a significant part of India’s imports from Turkey.
Traders have strongly condemned Turkey’s actions, stating that any country backing Pakistan in acts against India will face economic retaliation. “Turkey supplied drones to Pakistan, which were used in attacks on India. Therefore, we have decided to halt the sale of Turkish fruits,” said a fruit vendor.
India imports goods worth over Rs. 1,200 crore from Turkey annually, including several fruits like apples. While some shipments are still in transit, traders have announced that they will not place any new orders. “We have decided to cease all purchases of Turkish fruits. Any nation supporting terrorism is not welcome in Indian markets,” one trader explained.
Protesters accused Turkey of using Indian funds to support Pakistan’s aggression and vowed to stop selling Turkish products in local markets. “We have boycotted all Turkish products. Besides apples, there are other fruits imported from Turkey. We took this step because Turkey supported Pakistan. They used to do good business in India, but now we are ending all trade with them. We will never import anything from Turkey again,” said Shadab Khan, a local fruit merchant.
Another vendor, Noor Mohammed, stated, “We learned through the media that Turkey backed Pakistan. Turkey’s apple trade in India is worth around Rs. 1,200-1,400 crore, along with a few other fruits. Since Turkey supported Pakistan, we are severing all business ties. We don’t want any country that supports India’s enemies benefiting from trade with us—so we’re boycotting all Turkish imported fruits and will avoid future dealings.”
Meanwhile, the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) strongly condemned Turkey’s increasing military alliance with Pakistan and called for rapid economic sanctions, suspension of flights, and a nationwide boycott of Turkish tourism and products. An official statement from SJM highlighted concerns over Turkey’s growing strategic partnership with Pakistan, including the supply of military hardware, technical support, and training—an alliance that is seen as a threat to India’s sovereignty.
The organization criticized Turkey for aligning with radical Islamist regimes and militaries hostile to India, warning that this jeopardizes regional security and emboldens Pakistan’s military. They pointed out that despite being a NATO member and claiming to be a secular republic, Turkey has shifted its focus away from India.
The SJM also recalled India’s historic support during Turkey’s 2023 earthquake crisis, when India launched ‘Operation Dost’—sending over 100 tons of relief materials, medical support, and military aid—demonstrating India’s commitment to humanitarian values and international cooperation.
They urged patriotic citizens to boycott Turkish products, travel, and cultural exports as a show of solidarity with India’s soldiers and national interests. The organization argued that India should prioritize self-reliance and reduce dependence on nations that bolster adversaries, reinforcing that trade, investments, and diplomacy should serve the nation’s sovereignty and security.
