Posted 1/7/2024, 12:30:54 PM
Maldives Ministers Face Backlash Over Anti-India Remarks, Risking Tourism Ties
- Maldives ministers slammed by predecessors for derogatory comments against PM Modi on social media
- Former Maldives President, ministers condemn remarks, say must maintain good India ties
- Backlash after PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit praised, suggested as alternative to Maldives
- Maldives ministers accuse India of targeting them, say India can't compete in beach tourism
- Ministers suspended amid calls for government action over anti-India remarks threatening tourism