Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:10am on 08 Jan 2024,Monday India Global
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan joins the chorus promoting Lakshadweep as a tourist destination amid tensions with the Maldives. Responding to cricketer Virender Sehwag's call to name unexplored places, Bachchan praises Lakshadweep's "astonishingly beautiful locations," highlighting stunning beaches and underwater experiences. The endorsement follows a wave of support from Bollywood stars and cricketers encouraging domestic island exploration. The Maldives-India row ignited after derogatory posts by Maldivian ministers on PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit. #BoycottMaldives trended as Indians reconsidered Maldives trips. The Maldives government suspended the ministers, emphasizing their views don't represent the nation's stance.
