New Delhi: Maldives faced severe backlash after one of its ministers made derogatory comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his pictures from Lakshadweep. Social media campaigns in support of the Prime Minister gained momentum, resulting in the cancellation of thousands of flight tickets and hotel bookings by Indians in the island country.
Faced with strong criticism for the unruly behavior of its ministers and recognizing the potential threat to its tourism industry, Maldives attempted damage control by suspending the ministers for their derogatory comments. In an effort to mend India-Maldives relations, the Male government has now proposed the visit of its President, Mohammed Muizzu, to India.
