The voices on PM Modi by Maldivian ministers is having a severe impact on tourism newspaperhunt, January 9, 2024April 2, 2024 Maldives Tourism : Adverse effect of Ministers voices against PM Modi Maldives is a mind-blowingly beautiful tourist destination, especially a favorite tourist spot for Indians. But all this is over..! The situation changed drastically after the inappropriate comments made by three Maldivian ministers Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid against Prime Minister Modi. Modi was described as a clown.. as a puppet in the hands of Israel. Indians who are angry about those comments are now boycotting Maldives. The tourism sector is the key to the economy of Maldives. So experts warn that if Indians boycott it now, it will cause irreparable damage to the country’s economy. Ministers of Maldives have made objectionable remarks against India. The government of Maldives has suspended these three ministers. However, Indian anger did not subside. Many are canceling their trips to the island. Last year a total of 17,57,939 tourists from around the world visited Maldives. India is at the top with 2,09,198 lakh people, followed by Russia (2,09,146) and China (1,87,118). From celebrities to businessmen and ordinary tourists, everyone in India is supporting ‘Boycott Maldives’. Thousands of Indians are already canceling their booked flight tickets and hotel rooms for the upcoming holidays. In the wake of the controversy, Indians have so far canceled around 8000 hotel bookings and 2,500 flight tickets. Lakshadweep, a small union territory of India, has seen a surge in tourist interest after Prime Minister Modi, who toured Lakshadweep last week, visited the beaches and called for promoting tourism there. The number of people searching for these islands on the online platform has increased by 3,400 percent, the popular online company MakeMyTrip revealed on Monday X (Twitter) platform. The company has announced that it will soon provide new offers and discounts to encourage Indian tourists to explore these wonderful beaches. On the other hand, the domestic travel company EaseMyTrip has stopped booking flight tickets to the country in the wake of the Maldives ministers’ comments. Nishant Pitti, one of the founders of the company, stated this on X (Twitter). Started in 2008, this organization serves as a center in Delhi. Also, this company has come up with special offers to promote Lakshadweep, where Modi visited recently. It has announced that it is ready to undertake a desalination program in Lakshadweep. We have been in Lakshadweep since last year as per the request of the Government of India to start the desalination process. We are starting that work from Tuesday,” said the Israeli embassy on official X (Twitter). Are you drinking too much water? … Be careful !! Onion juice for Extreme Hair growth! TAGS : Maldives tourism body condemns derogatory comments against PM Modi, calls India ‘closest neighbour’ Maldives Suspends Ministers for Derogatory Remarks Against PM Modi How does tourism impact the environment in the Maldives? Three Maldivian deputy ministers disciplined over social media comments about India’s PM Share this… Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Linkedin PinterestDISCLAIMER: All the content published in the webstie is collected from various sources such as Internet, Web portals, Publications etc. for information purpose only. It is advised not to take it as a norm without consulting proper professional advisors in their respective subjects. International National How does tourism impact the Maldives?Maldives Suspends Ministers for Derogatory Remarks Against PM ModiMaldives tourism body condemns derogatory comments against PM ModiThree Maldivian deputy ministers disciplined over social media comments about India's PM