Maldives govt suspends 3 ministers over racist remarks against PM Modi for Lakshadweep post: Reports

The Maldives government suspends three ministers, Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef, and Mahzoom Majid, for derogatory remarks against India and PM Narendra Modi. The remarks triggered a massive row with 'Boycott Maldives' trending on social media. Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed condemns the remarks, emphasizing India's importance as a key ally. Indian celebrities, including Akshay Kumar and Sachin Tendulkar, call for a boycott of Maldives, while others praise Lakshadweep's beauty. India is the largest source of tourists to the Maldives, with over 2,09,000 arrivals in 2022.