Ahmedabad: MakeMyTrip has found itself engulfed in controversy after making an advertisement ahead of the India-Pakistan clash. Ahead of the fixture, they posted an ad offering a special discount for Pakistan fans in case their team loses. The ad included a Sanskrit verse ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ or 'Guest is equivalent to God' – which sparked a backlash on social media.
The ad began with an invitation to Pakistani fans. “An open invitation to Pakistani fans. Dear neighbors, let’s take a moment and forget our rivalries. After all, it’s not every day that you visit us. Hope you won’t mind us playing a good host. It’s going to be a big day today," it read.
Also, the offers provided by them read: “If Pakistan loses by: 10 wickets or 200 runs, get 50% off. Use code: BoysPlayedWell, 6 wickets or 100 runs, get 30% off. Use code: EkShaheenHaar, 3 wickets or 50 runs, get 10% off. Use code: NoMaukaMauka."
Such kind of ad from MakeMyTrip drew a lot of criticism as some found it distasteful while some took to social media to express their views in favour of the commercial.