BJP MP Baijayant Panda slams AliExpress for selling doormat with Lord Jagannath’s image

BJP National Vice President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda has expressed strong outrage over a product listed on the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress, which reportedly features a doormat bearing the sacred image of Lord Jagannath.

Taking to social media, Panda called the act ‘unacceptable’ and alleged a deeper conspiracy to demean Sanatan Dharma and hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees.

“As an Odia and one among millions of devotees, this is unacceptable,” he wrote. He further stated that the platform, already banned in India, has once again shown blatant disregard for Hindu sentiments.

“It’s just the latest in a long line of foreign entities who have kept trying over centuries to belittle Sanatan Dharma & demean its followers,” he added.

Panda warned that if the product is not removed and an apology not issued, steps must be taken to ensure the seller regrets its action. 

“Outraged to see the sacred image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on a doormat that @AliExpress_EN is selling. As an Odia and one among millions of devotees, this is unacceptable. I see a deeper conspiracy by this Chinese eCommerce site, already banned in India. It's just the latest in a long line of foreign entities who have kept trying over centuries to belittle Sanatan Dharma & demean its followers. If the seller does not walk this back, several steps must be taken to make it regret its stand. Jai Jagannath,” Panda’s tweet read.

Outraged to see the sacred image of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on a doormat that @AliExpress_EN is selling. As an Odia and one among millions of devotees, this is unacceptable. I see a deeper conspiracy by this Chinese eCommerce site, already banned in India. It's just the latest in a…

— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) July 30, 2025

The BJP VP’s post sparked sharp reactions online, with several users demanding accountability from AliExpress and calling for a global boycott.

No official statement has yet been released by AliExpress on the matter.