Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Munu Mahawar, has taken up with the Maldives government the derogatory remarks made by a deputy minister in the island nation, sources informed on Sunday.
Indian celebrities have strongly criticized derogatory remarks by Maldivian leaders against India and expressed support for promoting Indian beach tourism.
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemned the derogatory remarks made by the Maldives Minister and urged President Mohamed Muizzu to distance the government from the comments.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep has drawn global attention to the archipelago and its immense tourism potential.
The interest in the Union Territory peaked on Friday, as more than 50,000 users searched for it on Google after the Prime Minister said that he is "still in awe" of the "stunning" beauty of the islands and the "incredible warmth" of its people.
Diu Beach Games- 2024 is being organized under the leadership and guidance of Shri Praful Patel, Administrator of Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Lakshadweep. As part of the various programs, a youth dialogue program was also organized at Diu's Malala Auditor
In a series of posts on X, the PM shared pictures of the scenic beauty of the islands and said "For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list."
"The area of Lakshadweep may be small, but its heart is huge. I am overwhelmed by the love and blessings I am receiving here. I pay my gratitude to you all," said PM Modi after the inauguration of several projects in Kavaratti.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on Tuesday on aspects relating to Lakshadweep's progress, an official statement issued by Prime Minister's office said.
A Special National Integration Camp was conducted by Kerala and the Lakshadweep Directorate of the NCC at Kavaratti from December 22, 2023, to January 2, 2024, an official statement issued on Tuesday said.
The PM, while addressing a public gathering in Lakshadweep's Agatti said that his government is addressing all the challenges faced by the people of the UT, including health and education.
"...Under PM Modi's leadership, the government has ensured that airports are not only a medium of travel, but airports become a centre of growth. Airports have become a centre of employment for the whole country. The one change that has taken place in the last 9.5 years under the PM's leader