Maldives Minister’s Social Media Post Over PM Modi’s Lakshadweep Visit Stirs Controversy

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Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep, a social media post by a Maldives minister has ignited a controversy. PM Modi last week went snorkelling and shared his “exhilarating experience” of the islands in the Arabian Sea. Taking PM Modi’s visit as a perceived bid to promote the Indian archipelago, the minister accused India of targeting the Maldives by promoting Lakshadweep as an alternative tourist destination. He went on to remark that India faces significant challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism. This row comes amid strained ties between the two countries following President Mohamed Muizzu’s...