#Boycottamazon trends on Twitter

#Boycottamazon trends on Twitter after a backlash by a Hindu right-wing organization, alleging the e-commerce giant of commercializing ‘obscene’ paintings of Radhe- Krishna on Janmashtami. A memorandum, against the artist, was filed at Subramaniya Nagar police station, Bangalore.

Key Highlights 

• Right-wing Hindu organization calls out amazon for disrespecting religious sentiments. 
• Amazon faces an accusation of selling an obscene painting of Radhe Krishna. 
• #boycottamazon trends on Twitter, millions of people across India voicing out. 
• Hindujagruti. Org files a memorandum against the artist in Bangalore.
• The painting was taken down after the turmoil on Twitter. 
• A statement of apology was issued by the artist.
• Multiple allegations on amazon over the years.

Boycott Amazon is trending on various social media platforms including Twitter, after a backlash against the organization on the 20th of august 2022. 

A memorandum was filed against the artist by Hindu right-wing organizations in Subramanya Nagar police station in Bengaluru. But, the complaint revolves around the incident of selling obscene paintings of Radhe Krishna on the day of the Hindu religious festival Janmashtami.

Also, the complaint states that the painting showcases disrespect towards Hindu sentiments. A complaint was lodged, leading to the removal of the art, because of the Amazon website.

But, the painting was also available on other e-commerce websites such as Exotic India, which sells home décor and exotic cultural artifacts of India. But, the artist stated an apology after the art, was taken down.

However, the Hindu right-wing organization is furious about the incident. Few religious citizens of India, who belong to this community are worried about the guidelines of amazon as this is not the first time #boycott amazon trending on Twitter for its consumer guidelines. 

Previously in 2016, #boycottamazon was trending because,

#boycott amazon was trending on Twitter as amazon sold doormats, mobile cases, mouse pads, and other printed religious icons on the product. Various religious idols such as Jesus Christ, Holy Kuran, and Hindu gods-themed doormats were purchased by various communities as a joke, which later had religious conflict among people. 

Because of this, massive outrage among the social media users started since various religions were baited for Amazon’s sales. 

In 2019,

Amazon had a backlash in India after selling featured images of religious figures on toilet covers, doormats, and other products. Amazon stated an apology and introduced strict guidelines.

In 2020,

Amazon was boycotted again on Twitter for selling undergarments with religious gods printed on them. Because of this commotion, the social media users showed anger towards the same and later amazon stated an apology.