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Why Turkey’s Erdogan May Be Reduced To Maldives’ Muizzu Amid Boycott Calls By Indians

Why Turkey’s Erdogan May Be Reduced To Maldives’ Muizzu Amid Boycott Calls By Indians

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Last Updated:May 14, 2025, 14:29 IST Government sources suggest that India will cut trade ties with Turkey as it cannot negotiate with anyone who supports a terror state Mohamed Muizzu must be reliving his past seeing the boycott call now faced by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. (PTI) It is almost a Déjà vu moment for India’s tourism sector. Remember January 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s casual walk on the white beach and dives into the blue water of Lakshadweep—a tropical archipelago of 36 atolls and coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea, off the coast of Kerala—made leaders of Maldives break into a knee-jerk reaction, resorting to even racial slurs against Indians? Indians called for Maldives’ boycott and the rest, they say, is history. Platforms like EaseMyTrip de-platformed flights and accommodations of Maldives and there was a name-and-shame campaign online for anyone who chose to still visit Maldives. Cancellations spiralled. In a tourist spot where Indians constitute a major market, with over 2.91 lakh and 2.41 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2021 and 2022 during the …

Maldivian ministers who insulted Modi resign ahead of Muizzu’s India trip | Latest News India

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Sep 11, 2024 05:30 PM IST Two Maldivian junior ministers, suspended for criticising Indian PM Modi, resigned ahead of President Muizzu’s visit to New Delhi. Two junior ministers in the Maldivian government, suspended earlier this year for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have resigned ahead of President Mohamed Muizzu’s proposed visit to New Delhi, reported Reuters an official on Wednesday. The new president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, had formally asked India to withdraw its military personnel from the archipelago (AP Photo) Malsha Shareef and Mariyam Shiuna, from the ministry of youth empowerment, information, and arts, along with fellow minister Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, were suspended in January after making disparaging remarks about PM Modi on social media platform X. They called the prime miniter a “clown,” “terrorist,” and “puppet of Israel,” after Modi promoted tourism in Lakshadweep, seen as a signal to pro-China Muizzu, who had promised to end the Maldives’ “India first” policy. ALSO READ- On derogatory words on PM Modi, Maldives minister says, ‘Won’t happen again’ The remarks angered India, leading to a …

Maldives Requests Indians To ‘Be A Part’ Of Its Tourism, Says Country’s Economy ‘Depends’ On It

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Last Updated: May 06, 2024, 20:39 IST Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) The tourism arrival statistics of Maldives reflected how from being a top visitor country, India’s position went down from topmost to sixth position after January. (Representative Image/Getty) “As the Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives’ tourism. Our economy depends on tourism,” he said With the number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives dwindling amidst strained bilateral ties, the archipelago nation’s tourism minister on Monday urged Indians to contribute to the country’s economy which is dependent on tourism. In an interview with PTI Videos here, Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal emphasised on the historical relations between his country and India. “We have a history. Our newly elected government also wants to work together (with India). We always promote peace and a friendly environment. Our people and the government will give a warm welcome to Indian arrivals. As the Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives’ tourism. Our economy depends …

Maldives to Hold Road Shows in India to Woo Tourists Back

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Last Updated: April 11, 2024, 22:58 IST MATATO said in a statement that they expressed their intention to collaborate closely with the Indian High Commission in Maldives to bolster tourism initiatives. (Representational image via AP) The tourism arrival statistics reflected how from being a top visitor country, India’s position went down to first fifth and now at the sixth position after January In an apparent bid to woo Indian tourists back to the Maldives, a major tourism body here has announced that it will hold road shows across key Indian cities. As the number of Indian tourists to the Maldives continues to decline, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) held discussions with India’s High Commissioner, Munu Mahawar, on enhancing travel and tourism cooperation between the two countries. A full-blown backlash was directed at the Maldives following derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media by three Maldivian officials after Modi posted photos and video of the pristine Lakshadweep Islands on India’s west coast on January 6 on …

EaseMyTrip Reaffirms Stand To Suspend Travel Bookings To Maldives

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“For us, our nation takes precedence over profits,” travel company EaseMyTrip said in a statement. New Delhi: Amid the row over the distasteful remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, Indian travel company EaseMyTrip on Thursday reiterated its stand to suspend all bookings to the island nation from January 8. In an official release titled ‘Nation First, Business Later’, the travel company stated, “We are immensely proud of India’s stunning beaches. Our country boasts a vast 7,500-kilometer coastline, featuring the wonders of Lakshadweep, the Andamans, Goa, Kerala, etc.” “We have taken a stand in response to the recent inappropriate and unprovoked remarks by multiple Maldivian ministers about India, its citizens and our Hon’ble PM. Starting January 8th, we have indefinitely suspended all travel bookings to the Maldives. For us, our nation takes precedence over profits,” the firm added. “Your support on social media is a reflection of our shared love for the nation. Let’s stay united in this journey,” it stated further. Lakshadweep came …

Maldives tour & travel body urges EaseMyTrip CEO to re-open flight bookings | Latest News India

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Extending a “sincere apology” for the hurt caused by the derogatory remarks by some of its deputy ministers against the Indian Prime Minister and Indians, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) on Tuesday urged EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti to re-open flight bookings to Maldives, ANI reported. A general view shows people at a beach in Maldives’ Hulhumale on December 26.(AFP) In a letter to EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti, MATATO said that the now-suspended ministers do not reflect the sentiments of Maldivians in general. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “We want you to know that the bonds connecting our nations transcend politics. We consider our Indian counterparts not just as business associates but as cherished brothers and sisters,” it said in the letter. The body said that tourism stands as the lifeblood of the Maldives, contributing over two-thirds of our GDP and providing livelihoods to approximately 44,000 Maldivians who work directly in the tourism sector. “The potential adverse impact on tourism holds …

Indian celebrities join calls to boycott Maldives’ tourism over anti-India barbs | Latest News India

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Several Indian celebrities and social media influencers have joined an online campaign which calls for a boycott of the Maldives and its tourist spots after some Maldivians, including one minister, posted anti-India comments on X (formerly Twitter). The ongoing tussle involving barbs, trolls, etc. traces its origin to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep, which spurred interest in the Indian island among travel enthusiasts. During his visit, Modi inaugurated several development projects and also explored Lakshadweep’s beautiful beaches. Pictures of Modi while snorkelling in the sea went viral on social media and were top trending on X. India’s Lakshadweep island(File photo) However, Modi’s attempt to boost tourism in Lakshadweep apparently irked some people in the Maldives, including government officials. Maldives minister Mariyam Shiuna had derided Modi for his Lakshadweep visit, in a now-deleted post on X. Shiuna had encouraged tourists to visit the island country, through the #VisitMaldives trend. Some other Maldivian netizens also posted racist and insulting comments against Indians. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with …