"Maldives Controversy: Officials Criticized for Remarks on PM Modi, Calls for Tourism Boycott Emerge"
TL;DR
Former Maldivian ministers criticized current government officials for derogatory comments made on social media against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks led to a backlash, including a social media boycott campaign, which could impact the Maldives' economy heavily reliant on tourism. The Maldivian government has since suspended the ministers involved, and former officials are urging for a maintenance of the historically strong and respectful relationship between Maldives and India.
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