Shimla, May 12 -- Kuldeep Singh Rathore, a senior Congress spokesperson and legislator from Himachal Pradesh's apple-growing belt, has demanded an immediate ban on importing apples and other goods from Turkey.

This call comes after reports emerged that Turkey supplied military drones to Pakistan, sparking concerns over Ankara's growing military ties with Islamabad.

Rathore accused Turkey of diplomatic betrayal, citing India's humanitarian aid during Turkey's 2023 earthquake crisis under Operation Dost.

He expressed disappointment that despite India's support, Turkey chose to militarily align with Pakistan, India's long-standing adversary.

"When Turkey was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2023, it was India that rose first to help. U...