Hyundai, Kia, Domino's, KFC, Maruti, Toyota issue clarification over Kashmir related posts

On social media, the India handles of these brands clarified their stand, after backlash over Kashmir related posts born outside India.

To calm frayed sentiments, the India handles of several brands, such as Hyundai, Kia Motors, KFC and Maruti, have issued clarifications on social media, after some intense backlash over Kashmir related posts that originated in Pakistan through both verified and unverified social media accounts.

Kia India Statement: pic.twitter.com/FKiUI2PXxt
— Kia India (@KiaInd) February 8, 2022

Hyundai Motor statement:#Hyundai #HyundaiIndia pic.twitter.com/Ir5JzjS2XP
— Hyundai India (@HyundaiIndia) February 8, 2022

We deeply apologize for a post that was published on some KFC social media channels outside the country. We honour and respect India, and remain steadfast in our commitment to serving all Indians with pride.
— KFC India (@KFC_India) February 7, 2022

This is the country we have called our home for the last 25 years, and we stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer. pic.twitter.com/8II6XuLxb0
— dominos_india (@dominos_india) February 8, 2022

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— Toyota India (@Toyota_India) February 8, 2022

Message from Suzuki Motor Corporation pic.twitter.com/q2xhUoyCP6
— Maruti Suzuki (@Maruti_Corp) February 8, 2022

QSR brand Pizza Hut was also under fire for a post that Pizza Hut's Pakistan Instagram account had made about the issue, but the brand has not yet issued an apology. It has however, pulled down the post from the PizzaHutPak Instagram page.

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