E-commerce giant Amazon is facing heat for alleged violation of the Flag Code of India. It allegedlyused the national flag on T-shirts, and other products being sold on its e-commerce website.
As expected, it has faced the ire of a section of Indian social media users over merchandising some products, including apparel and food items that featured images of the Indian flag, with some saying that using the tricolour in such a way was an insult and a violation of the country’s flag code.
Narottam Mishra, Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has directed the state’s DGP to file FIR against Amazon officials, owner.
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), a leading trader’s body, also wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard and urged for a ban on Amazon’s portal on the same issue.
As per media reports, Amazon spokesperson said, “Amazon.in is an online marketplace where third-party sellers offer products for sale directly to customers, and as such are responsible for ensuring their products comply with all applicable laws and regulations.”
“Amazon remains committed to taking necessary action against sellers who list any non-compliant products, including the take-down of non-compliant listings and potential removal of their account,” the spokesperson added.
