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In early 2024, a diplomatic row between India and the Maldives made headlines after controversial remarks by Maldivian politicians targeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. What began as a series of political jibes quickly escalated into a social media storm and eventually triggered a tourism-driven fallout. With India now actively promoting Lakshadweep as an alternative to the Maldives, the regional tourism landscape is undergoing a quiet yet significant transformation.
The controversy began when Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments about PM Modi's promotion of Lakshadweep as a domestic tourist destination. The remarks were vi...