The tweet was perceived as a racist towards Indians
Others have pointed to instances of other Maldivian politicians sharing insensitive comments about India
It has sparked online outrage, with many calling for a boycott of the Maldives as a tourist destination. Member of ruling party of Maldives Zahid Rameez abuses Indians while mocking PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit.
Massive tour & hotel cancellations for Maldives reported from India after Maldives ruling party members abused India
Zahid had sought Indian citizenship earlier. Maldives is totally rattled after PM Modi’s Masterstroke of promoting Lakshadweep Tourism.
Zahid wrote: “The move is great. However, the idea of competing with us is delusional. How can they provide the service we offer? How can they be so clean? The permanent smell in the rooms will be the biggest downfall.”
Indians on social media are accusing a Maldivian politician, Zaheed Rameez, of racism
Rameez is a member of the Progressive Party of Maldives
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep islands, this tweet was put up.
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