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New Delhi, February 7
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain KFC on Monday apologised following an outrage on social media over a submit from its Pakistan-based franchise supporting separatists in Kashmir.
“We deeply apologise 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,”based on a message on KFC India official account on Twitter.
Earlier, in a social media submit, a verified account of KFC had supported the separatists in Kashmir and posted “Kashmir belong to Kashmiris”.
The incident follows the backlash that Hyundai Motors confronted on Sunday on social media after a supplier in Pakistan posted a message supporting separatists in Kashmir.
A Twitter account of a Hyundai supplier in Pakistan with deal with @hyundaiPakistanOfficial had posted a message supporting Kashmir Solidarity day, supporting what it known as as “struggle for freedom”.
Following the submit, #BoycottHyundai trended on Twitter in India with many individuals asking to cease shopping for the corporate’s merchandise within the nation.
On Sunday, Hyundai Motors India put out a message on social media reiterating its dedication to the Indian market.
KFC is a subsidiary of US-based Yum! Brands that additionally owns widespread QSR manufacturers resembling Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.
KFC had formally entered the Indian market in June 1995 by opening a restaurant in Bangalore.
Now, it operates over 450 shops in India via its franchise companions, which incorporates RJ Corp-owned Devyani International and Sapphire Foods.
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