#BoycottSnapchat: Snapchat CEO facing Backlash for allegedly labeling India a Poor Country

Evan Spiegel, founder and CEO of popular social media interaction app Snapchat is currently on the receiving end of a backlash following claims made in various media outlets that he referred to India and Spain as poor countries. The claims were purportedly unverified and were made by an ex-employee but it has gotten Indians riled up and most of them have begin uninstalling the app from their phones. Snapchat has debunked the claims and labeled the allegations ridiculous but it could be a little too late as their ratings have taken a hit following a barrage of social media posts and one-star ratings on Google and Apple app stores.

Dear @evanspiegel we are the biggest market in any country.?Will pray for your speedy recovery.Get well soon boy! @Snapchat #boycottsnapchat pic.twitter.com/l3FhPLwDir

— Pavneet Kaur (@pavneet_sudan_) April 16, 2017

Signing up with Snapchat wouldn’t have been possible without an email, Email created by “V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai” – An Indian. #BoycottSnapchat

— Virender Sehwag (@VirenderSehweg) April 16, 2017

It’s pleasant to see the reaction for the #SnapChat from #proud #Indians
It’s great & an amazing feeling
I do, are you?#boycottsnapchat pic.twitter.com/QgeaqllI0G

— Shivesh Pandey* (@MeShiveshPandey) April 17, 2017

Photo Credit: Twitter – @Snapchat