Products with catastrophic prints being sold on Walmart's website in the US
In America, there was a controversy over Walmart's Website printing Lord Ganesha's image on disastrous products and selling it. People of Hindu community have raised objection there. The Hindu American Foundation has demanded that Walmart immediately ban the sale of these products, accusing them of insulting religious sentiments.
He has written a letter to Walmart saying that the image of Hindu Lord Shriganesh has been used in an inappropriate and offensive manner. Walmart has also assured action in this regard.
Ganesha prints on slippers and swimsuits According to Prem Kumar Raj, a member of the Hindu American Foundation, Walmart is using images of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha on slippers and swimsuits and selling them on its website. A company called Chaps is selling these items on the website.
He has demanded an apology from Walmart. He further said that the sale of these items should be stopped immediately. He said that Lord Ganesha is worshiped as 'Vighnaharta' by more than one billion devotees across the world. He used these types of sandals and swimsuits to hurt religious sentiments.
The foundation has also said that if images of Hindu symbols are to be used for business, the foundation is ready to communicate and share guidelines for this.
A reply sent by the website after a dispute.
Guaranteed to take appropriate action regarding the product The Hindu American Foundation also contacted Walmart to stop selling the products. After this Walmart also reacted and assured that a decision will be taken soon.
Walmart's response said – We are truly sorry that the complaint you are seeking to file is an act that offends the seller's religious sentiments and beliefs. We understand how you are feeling right now, because if we were in your position, we would feel the same way. Don't worry, we will take steps to resolve this issue soon.
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