Maldives Minister's Tweet On PM Modi's Lakshadweep Visit Triggers Row On Social Media

India-Maldives ties in the past few months have been strained, after President Mohamed Muizzu came to power

A tweet by a Maldives minister days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago has triggered a row on social media.

PM Modi's visit to the country's smallest Union Territory comprising 36 islands with an area of 32 sqkm was seen a move to promote tourism on the island.

In his tweet, the minister accused India of targeting Maldives and said India faces significant challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism.