Maldivian politician’s racist remarks PM Modi’s Lakshadweep trip lead to call for tourism boycott

New Delhi: Maldivian politician and a council member of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) Zahid Rameez’s racist remarks targeting Indians following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep have sparked widespread outrage and a halt to visits to the island by potential tourists. The number of cancellations has increased for Maldives holiday plans. Rameez was reacting to statements made by some users on X after PM Modi shared pictures from his recent visit to Lakshadweep. When some users suggested … Continue reading Maldivian politician’s racist remarks PM Modi’s Lakshadweep trip lead to call for tourism boycott