People are upset because two politicians from the Maldives, Zahid Rameez and Mariyam Shiuna, said mean things about Indians and made fun of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for suggesting that people should visit Lakshadweep. This led to the hashtag #BoycottMaldives becoming popular on social media, and many Indians, including celebrities, are saying they won’t go to the Maldives anymore.
Some Indians are sharing beautiful pictures of Lakshadweep to encourage tourism in India instead. Bollywood actor John Abraham recommended visiting Lakshadweep, praising Indian hospitality and marine life. Actor Akshay Kumar urged people to support Indian tourism and criticized the hateful comments from Maldivian leaders.
One person shared they canceled their Maldives trip, and others expressed disappointment about the comments. Zahid Rameez accused India of copying Sri Lanka to make money from Lakshadweep, and he said it’s sad for a big country like India to do that. People on social media started comparing Lakshadweep with the Maldives, making Lakshadweep a top-searched tourist destination.
Rameez made more controversial comments, saying Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep is a setback for the Maldives and that Lakshadweep can’t compete with their services and cleanliness. After the backlash, Rameez retweeted a post defending their tweets.
Minister Mariyam Shiuna also called PM Modi names in her tweets, but they were deleted after people got upset. Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed criticized these comments, saying they were appalling and that India is a key ally for the Maldives’ security and prosperity.
The hashtag #BoycottMaldives continues to gain momentum, reflecting the widespread discontent among Indians over the derogatory remarks made by Maldivian leaders. As the controversy unfolds, #BoycottMaldives remains a prominent theme in discussions surrounding the diplomatic rift and its impact on bilateral relations.
