As #BoycottMaldives Trends, Maldives-Lakshadweep Goof Up Viral

The rush to ride the #BoycotMaldives trend has led to incorrect posting of visuals without verification on Lakshadweep

Many Indians have rose up in anger after some leaders in the Maldives used derogatory language on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Lakshadweep, India's smallest Union Territory.

From celebrities to sportspersons to influencers, many in India are leading the #BoycottMaldives call to switch their travel destination from the Maldives to Lakshadweep, the archipelago of 36 islands spread across 32 sqkm.

Some social media posts, however, have been flagged for uploading and sharing incorrect visuals - i.e. showing photos of white, sandy beaches in the Maldives as they are from Lakshadweep.