Lakshadweep vs Maldives row | UT’s MP talks tough over neighbours’ ‘beach destination’ battle

Jan 08, 2024

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal heavily criticised the Maldivian government over the ongoing Lakshadweep-Maldives row on January 07. He went on to question the Maldives for the comment on PM Modi’s visit. Speaking to ANI, he said, “Why should the Maldives say something about what is going to happen in Lakshadweep and what PM Modi said about the future of tourism in Lakshadweep? One thing is sure Lakshadweep is going to be a new destination that is still to be explored. PM Modi came to Lakshadweep and stayed for a day, and he said something that the people of Lakshadweep always wanted to have from a tourism perspective. I always wanted this government to have a policy for tourism because that would generate employment opportunities for youngsters. Why should the Maldives have a problem with that?” he said.