Amid growing calls from citizens to boycott travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has voiced strong support for the public sentiment, calling it an emotional yet patriotic stand by the people of India.
Addressing the media in Gwalior, Scindia said, “This is an emotional decision of the people of the country and I bow before the people of the country... National sentiments have been hurt, and the citizens of the country have voluntarily taken this decision.”
He further added, “Nation is supreme, there will be no compromise on national interest and security of the nation...”
The statement comes in the wake of public anger and online campaigns urging Indians to avoid travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan, reportedly due to their diplomatic postures during regional tensions involving India. While the government has not issued any official advisory yet, the civil aviation minister’s remarks reflect a growing recognition of the power of citizen-driven foreign policy pressure.
Scindia’s remarks underscore the rising influence of national sentiment on international engagement and tourism decisions. His statement is also seen as an indirect signal to airlines and travel operators about the possible shift in public travel preferences.
