Why PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit has the Maldives' social media and govt officials up in arms against India

All it took was a series of posts on X this weekend from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promoting tourism in Lakshadweep islands, to set off comments on social media from Maldivian politicians, government officials and Indian social media users. In a post referring to his visit to the Union Territory earlier this week, the Prime Minister spoke about "the stunning beauty of its islands", adding, "For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list." Recently, I had the opportunity to be among the people of Lakshadweep. I am still in awe…