Social media posts by a minister and other leaders in Maldives days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago has triggered a row. PM Modi's visit to the country's smallest Union Territory comprising 36 islands was seen a move to promote tourism on the island.
In the tweets, the ministers used derogatory words against PM Modi, accused India of targeting Maldives, and said India faces significant challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism.
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