Hindus in Napoklu take oath to boycott trade with Muslims
In Napoklu, a town in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, a large number of Hindus gathered and pledged to stop all business dealings with members of the Muslim community, a development that has sparked concern and widespread discussion in the area.
The event, attended by a significant crowd, saw participants publicly declare that they would neither buy from nor sell goods and services to Muslims. The gathering was organised by Hindu Raksha Samiti and Hindu Janjagruti Sabha, with attendees collectively taking the oath.
According to those present, the pledge covered all forms of commercial interaction, including everyday trade. Images and local reports circulating after the event indicate a large turnout during the oath-taking ceremony.
The incident has triggered debate within the region, with many expressing concern over its potential impact on communal relations and the local economy. Napoklu has traditionally been a place where different communities have lived and worked together, making the development particularly sensitive.
So far, district authorities have not issued any official statement on the matter, and it remains unclear whether any action will be taken in response to the boycott call.
Observers warn that if such actions persist, they could strain inter-community ties and adversely affect small businesses that depend on local trade networks.
