Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Hyundai sides with Kashmiri separatists

#BoycottHyundai was trending on Twitter after the Pakistani handle of the Korean car-maker called for 'Kashmiri independence'. KFC, Kia Motors and Pizza Hut have also joined the pro-Pakistan campaign. Palki Sharma tells you why this is corporate activism gone wrong.

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[nitinalhowalia]

Stand in solidarity with our Indian brothers & sisters & the Indian nation 🇮🇳 Let us not forget the sacrifices of our soldiers in Kashmir defending the integrity of the Motherland. Was buying a car soon. It will not be a Hyundai or KIA anymore. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[blahz]

These companies have to be more careful about who they let handle their social media accounts, even if it's another country.

[srikanthkal]

Well said Palki. Sincere sorry is missing from Hyundai's reaction. Yes, it is going to hit their potentially lucrative Indian market.

[arnavashu]

We as Indians, strongly oppose and condemn this act by Hyundai, but the Government of India need to show them the consequences.

[sanjaybhatikar]

Tata and Mahindra have plenty of good options. Not only Hyundai, Kia, Pizza Hut and KFC are named. Boycott all MNCs, they are all in the same boat. They neither care for your health nor well-being.

[AKKSV]

I dont buy Hyundai, Kia, or KFC products. But now i stop buying pizzahut pizza. I give a damn to these companies, how dare they poke their fingers in Kashmir matters.

[sudheerreddyneelapu]

So the scrips did not only end with Hyundai. It is also Kia motors, KFC & Pizza hut as well.
Then why are we only ready to boycotting Hyundai. We should kick off out all these 4 buggers.

[monsterclaws]

Hyundai made a big mistake and this one has gone too far....

[anandhakrishnan]

Hyundai says "India is 2nd Home" based on the vehicle sales, but as an MNC has failed in its external affairs
Regretful that Hyundai has disrespected the hearts of people who chosed Hyundai to be the best brand of the Nation

[romainlouis]

No to any corporate political activism, I don’t want a lecture on any subject of a corporation pretending to care but only doing it to make more money! It’s pathetic whatever the opinion is

[shantisagar]

Yes boycott Hyundai ! No matter what they put up just after backlash. It could have come immediately from Hyundai or they could have stayed very clear of that Pakistan comment.

[pankajkusanale]

Cancelled my Booking Of Creta just this morning after hearing this news. Going with Tata Harrier now. Really upset with this shit move by the Hyundai/Kia.

[VinayKumar-dbqz]

I will never give them my hard earned money.

[investor]

Happy to see so many Pakistani and Chinese bots in WION forums, which shows how much they fear from WION and India! 🤦‍♂️😄😂🤣

[RJ-diws]

I hope this spurs Indians and Indian brands. I know my next meal is not going to be from KFC, next car won't be kia/Hyundai, and ofc I have boycotted FB years ago. 🇮🇳

[bagadbilla]

Boycott Hyundai, Kia, Pizza Hut, KFC. They have not yet apologised.

[mercedesbenz]

1st of all I am a Hyundai Venue(diesel) owner. It is already inferior to Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Xuv 300.
It's suspension is like tractor and torque at low rpms sucks. When you pass over from speed breakers at 2nd gear, you need to use half clutch for too long or simply shift to gear No.1. Low end torque sucks. Also you need to shift gears even if the speed increases or reduces a bit. There's no such issues with Nexon and Brezza, they easily pass over the speed breakers in 2nd gear amd their suspension is much much comfortable.
However Brezza's steering is too light, Nexon is a complete car.
Sadly I only purchased the Hyundai, before driving Nexon and Brezza. Could someone tell me is it possible to fit Nexon's suspension in my Venue?
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I'm telling you, irrespective of this controversy, Most Hyundai vehicles are inferior to Tata and Mahindra vehicles in India. But yes it's fit and finish are better.

[anikalaghari]

Boycott KFC- very oily will crease your cholesterol drastically and same goes for Pizza Hut
Boycott Hyundai and KIA
Show these companies your muscle power people of India 🇮🇳

[soccer]

Do you know Hyundai still Didnt apologize for their mistake!!
Hyundai thinks Indians will forget.
We will show them how we boycott 😡
🇮🇳🚩

[parminderatwal]

I planned to buy Hyundai vehicle, now I’m completely put off. There are so many local & foreign good brands available in India. They can go & sell Hyundai cars in Pakistan to show solidarity with them. India is not a political playground, not anymore.