After doormats with Indian flag, Amazon sparks controversy with distorted map
- Amazon is selling a distorted map of India.
- BJP Delhi spokesperson has sent out a tweet for removal of product.
FollowThe vinyl wall sticker shows Indian territory without the disputed areas occupied by Pakistan and China. The tweet sent by Tajinder Pal S Bagga read asks for the removal of the product as soon as possible.
. @amazon @amazonca @AmazonHelp is selling distorted Map of India.Its unacceptable. Remove this from ur website & stop selling immediately pic.twitter.com/zpFm3xlTXC
— Tajinder Pal S Bagga (@TajinderBagga) 6 May 2017
The product has been listed by a seller called DIYthinker for C$25.35. In response to The Economic Times, an Amazon spokesperson has said, "We are looking into it; we remain committed to complete legal compliance at all times."
Earlier this year, Amazon found itself in troubled waters for selling doormats printed with the Indian flag. And, it clearly wasn't the first time the company was selling products that hurt Indian sentiments.
@SushmaSwaraj Madam. Amazon Canada must be censured and warned not to sell India flag doormats. Please take action. pic.twitter.com/td4KXlDUQL
— Atul Bhobe (@atulbhobe) 11 January 2017
In 2016, Amazon had enraged users when it was spotted selling doormats printed with Hindu gods and goddesses. Soon, #BoycottAmazon had started trending on social media.
WTF! Amazon Is Selling Doormats With Hindu Goddess & Holy Quran's Pic On It. #BoycottAmazon
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) 5 June 2016
RT & Spread! pic.twitter.com/t38aqZIfbr
Amazon was also pulled up for doormat printed with the Holy Quran, hurting Islamic sentiments.
