The Karnataka government must take action against Amazon, said former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday after the e-commerce platform's Canadian unit was found selling a bikini with the Kannada state flag and emblem on it.
"Amazon is hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas," Kumaraswamy said, adding that the state government should teach them a lesson.
"Karnataka government must proceed towards taking action against Amazon, they are hurting the sentiments of the Kannadigas. Being a Canadian company, they must abide by the feelings and sentiments of the people. Google made a similar mistake and apologised later. Now it is Amazon's turn. The Karnataka must teach them a proper lesson legally," he said.