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"Hateful Comments On Indians": Bollywood Actors Join #BoycottMaldives

"Hateful Comments On Indians": Bollywood Actors Join #BoycottMaldives

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Sunday, January 07, 2024 09:16:31 AM UTC

The diplomatic row ignited when a Maldives minister accused India of targeting the nation and claimed that India faced challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism.

Amid growing tensions between India and the Maldives following a controversial tweet by a Maldives minister regarding the Lakshadweep Islands, prominent Indian celebrities have taken to social media to express their solidarity with the archipelago and encourage fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the islands.  Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists.We are good to our neighbors butwhy should we tolerate such… pic.twitter.com/DXRqkQFguN With the amazing Indian hospitality, the idea of “Atithi Devo Bhava” and a vast marine life to explore. Lakshwadeep is the place to go.#exploreindianislandspic.twitter.com/CA1d9r0QZ5 All these images and memes making me super FOMO now 😍Lakshadweep has such pristine beaches and coastlines, thriving local culture, I'm on the verge of booking an impulse chhutti ❤️This year, why not #ExploreIndianIslandspic.twitter.com/fTWmZTycpO It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautiful clean n stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain. 250+ days since we rang in my 50th birthday in Sindhudurg!The coastal town offered everything we wanted, and more. Gorgeous locations combined with wonderful hospitality left us with a treasure trove of memories.India is blessed with beautiful coastlines and pristine… pic.twitter.com/DUCM0NmNCz

The diplomatic row ignited when a Maldives minister accused India of targeting the nation and claimed that India faced challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism. In response, Indian celebrities have come forward to champion the cause of Lakshadweep and showcase the diverse and enchanting beauty of the Indian islands.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar took to X to express his astonishment at the derogatory comments from some Maldives public figures. 

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