AliExpress sparks outrage for Lord Jagannath doormat listing. #RespectJagannath #BoycottAliExpress

A massive outrage has erupted across India after a listing on Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress was found selling a doormat featuring the sacred image of Lord Jagannath, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Devotees and social media users expressed deep anger and shock, calling the act a gross insult to religious sentiments. The product, which showed a doormat printed with the deity's image, was priced around 2787 and went viral after screenshots of the listing surfaced online.

Religious leaders, political figures, and activists from Odisha and across the country condemned the move and demanded an immediate apology. Prominent figures like Baljayant Jay Panda, Amar Patnaik, and Sudarshan Pattnaik spoke out strongly, calling it disrespectful and unacceptable.

Under pressure from public outcry, AliExpress quickly removed the listing and issued a brief statement claiming the item had been reviewed and taken down.
However, many felt the response lacked sincerity and failed to address the deeper issue of cultural and religious insensitivity.

This incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for global e-commerce platforms to implement stricter content filters and understand the cultural boundaries of different nations. Devotees and citizens across India are now urging for continued vigilance, stronger policies, and mass reporting to prevent such disrespect in the future.

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