Lakshadweep is getting a lot of attention worldwide because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. The beautiful islands, famous for their coral reefs and clean beaches, have seen a significant increase in global online searches – the highest in the last 20 years.
This remarkable rise is credited to Prime Minister Modi’s short time spent in Laksha dweep. The Prime Minister’s posts about his snorkeling experience and relaxing moments on the picturesque beaches created a big buzz on social media.
Why Lakshadweep is Trending On Social Media?
Laksha dweep is getting a lot of attention worldwide because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. But Some ministers from the Maldives criticized Prime Minister Modi’s trip, making disrespectful comments about him. Three lawmakers from the Maldives suggested that PM Modi’s visit aimed to promote Lakshadweep as a substitute tourist spot to the Maldives.
What Comment Made By Maldives Ministers On PM Modi Trip to Lakshadweep?
Mariyam Shiuna, who is the Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment in the Maldives, had referred to PM Modi as a “clown” and “puppet” in posts on a social media platform. This happened after the Prime Minister shared pictures of his trip to Lakshadweep and encouraged Indians to visit the island. However, Shiuna deleted the tweets after facing criticism on the social media site.
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed strongly criticized Mariyam Shiuna’s disrespectful comments about PM Modi, describing the language as “appalling.”
However, The Maldives government stated that they think freedom of expression is important but should be used responsibly and democratically. They emphasize that it shouldn’t promote hatred, negativity, or harm the close relationships between the Maldives and its international partners.
Why Word #BoycottMaldives Is Trending?
Some of the ministers from the Maldives government criticized Prime Minister Modi’s visit to lakshadweep trip and made rude remarks about him. These remarks caused anger on social media, with many Indians expressing their unhappiness and even deciding to cancel their planned vacations to the Maldives.
More than 7500 hotel bookings have been cancelled in Maldives.
— 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐫 🇮🇳 (@ellyse_kaur) January 6, 2024
More than 2300 flight tickets have been cancelled.
Maldivians should know that we Indians can destroy their economy.
Lakshadweep & Andaman will beat Maldives in 5 years.#BoycottMaldives pic.twitter.com/7IlWtI7ONi
Many Indians said they canceled their Maldives holiday plans and chose Lakshadweep instead. This change in feelings became a trend on social media, drawing attention from users, travel fans, and even Bollywood celebrities.
Ms. Abdulla personally apologized to the people of India and asked them to stop the #BoycottMaldives campaign on social media. She encouraged Indian tourists to come back to the Maldives, highlighting that the comments of a few individuals shouldn’t represent the entire nation’s feelings.
Celebrities Are Talking About Lakshadweep Trip
She is India's famous world tourist Shenaz.
— Shubhangi Pandit (@Babymishra_) January 7, 2024
She visited the major tourist destinations of India as well as the world.
Today let's hear about Lakshadweep from her
Lakshadweep is getting support from all over India, forget Maldives, boycott Maldives 🇲🇻 #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/Ihutw2Ud6T
Viru paji .. this is so relevant and in the right spirit of our land .. our own are the very best .. I have been to Lakshadweep and Andamans and they are such astonishingly beautiful locations .. stunning waters beaches and the underwater experience is simply unbelievable ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 8, 2024
हम… https://t.co/NM400eJAbm
Whether it be the beautiful beaches of Udupi , Paradise Beach in Pondi, Neil and Havelock in Andaman, and many other beautiful beaches throughout our country, there are so many unexplored places in Bharat which have so much potential with some infrastructure support. Bharat is… pic.twitter.com/w8EheuIEUD
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 7, 2024
Incredible India is not just a tag, our beautiful country has some of the most incredible and stunning locales and #Lakshadweep is an example of it- a heaven like place in India itself! Can’t wait to explore this beautiful Indian island. #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/Z16hxG0fOo
— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) January 7, 2024
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