Amid Maldives Row, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh And Akshay Kumar Promote "Exploring India"
Celebrities such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh have given their take on the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives.
Bollywood celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Shraddha Kapoor have extended their support towards promoting tourism in India. For the unversed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoted the Lakshadweep islands, by sharing his pictures from his recent visit. On January 4, PM Modi shared pictures on X (formerly Twitter) from his visit to the islands.
He also wrote how he was "still in awe" of the "stunning beauty" and the "incredible warmth" of its people. However, a media war between Maldivian politicians, government officials and Indian social media users broke out after PM Modi's visit.
Akshay Kumar then came up with a strong social media post, for the public figure of Maldives for passing "hateful and racist" comments on Indians.
“Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists. We are good to our neighbors but why should we tolerate such unprovoked hate? I’ve visited the Maldives many times and always praised it, but dignity first. Let us decide to #ExploreIndianIslands and support our own tourism,” he tweeted.
Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 7, 2024
We are good to our neighbors but
why should we tolerate such… pic.twitter.com/DXRqkQFguN
On Sunday, Salman Khan said it was "so cool" to see Prime Minister Modi in Lakshadweep.
“It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautiful clean n stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain,” the Tiger 3 star wrote on X.
It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautiful clean n stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain.
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) January 7, 2024
Taking to X, Ranveer Singh wrote, "This year let’s make 2024 about exploring India and experiencing our culture. There is so much to see and explore across the beaches and the beauty of our country. Chalo India let’s #exploreindianislands. Chalo bharat dekhe."
This year let’s make 2024 about exploring India and experiencing our culture. There is so much to see and explore across the beaches and the beauty of our country
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 8, 2024
Chalo India let’s #exploreindianislands
Chalo bharat dekhe
Check out tweets from some other celebrities here:
All these images and memes making me super FOMO now
— Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) January 7, 2024
Lakshadweep has such pristine beaches and coastlines, thriving local culture, I’m on the verge of booking an impulse chhutti
This year, why not #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/fTWmZTycpO
With the amazing Indian hospitality, the idea of “Atithi Devo Bhava” and a vast marine life to explore. Lakshwadeep is the place to go.#exploreindianislands pic.twitter.com/CA1d9r0QZ5
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) January 7, 2024
Wanna make 2024 all about travel and exploring the beautiful & scenic destinations closer to home. On top of my list is nature's paradise, the #Lakshwadeep islands. Heard so much about this wonderland that I just can't wait to be there!!! #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/tVQlIlilH6
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) January 7, 2024
For the unversed, the feud between India and Maldives began after some Maldivian ministers shared insulting remarks about India and PM Modi.
The posts resulted in several Indian social media users to push for Lakshadweep as an alternate holiday destination to the Maldives.
