Why is 'Boycott Maldives' trending on social media

Jan8,2024

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Social Media is buzzing with #BoycottMaldives, instead for Indian ones following the furore over some Maldivian ministers ridiculing PM Narendra Modi 

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Clamour on Social Media

Bollywood celebs such as actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan including ex-cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Aakash Chopra urged Indians to explore destinations within the country

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Bollywood shouts out 

Maldivian politician Zahid Rameez and minister Mariyam Shiuna have come under fire for their racist comments mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to promote Lakshadweep as a tourist destination.

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Maldivian politicians remarks on PM Modi

Photos of the scenic Lakshadweep islands have been widely shared by users, and Indian celebrities have been promoting domestic tourism. This comes in response to the negative comments about India made by Maldivian leaders.

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India Tourism

Lakshadweep has also became the most searched tourist destination in the past few days.

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Lakshadweep Tourism

He expressed his disappointment at the inappropriate language used by Minister Mariyam Shiuna, describing it as 'appalling'. 

Ministers suspended

Not only the common people but even travel agencies have begun boycotting Maldives and are not taking anhy bookings to Maldives

Travel agencies boycott Maldives