Mohammed Shami Gives Big Statement On PM Modi & Indian Tourism Amid Maldives Row

PM Modi visited the Union Territory of Lakshadweep this month and shared many pictures. He also shared an ‘exhilarating experience’ of him trying his hand at snorkelling. After the Maldives deputy minister with other cabinet members and government officials made distasteful references like ‘anti-India’ remarks to PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, the country was triggered.

PM Modi shared pictures of the white beaches, and the ocean in a series of posts on social media platform X, with a caption that read,

“For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list.”

For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list.

During my stay, I also tried snorkelling – what an exhilarating experience it was! pic.twitter.com/rikUTGlFN7

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2024

The Maldivian Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Mariyam Shiuna, made a mocking and disrespectful reference to PM Modi in a post that was deleted later.

Following these, the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) strongly condemned derogatory remarks made by officials in the tourism-dependent country against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.

They termed India as one of the closest neighbors and allies of the Maldives. MATI stated that India has always been a first responder to various crises throughout the history of the island country. MATI said,

“India is one of our closest neighbours and allies. India has always been a first responder to various crises throughout our history and we are immensely grateful to the close relationship that the government as well as the people of India have maintained with us”

Indians started to show their support in promoting local beach destinations and other stourist spots in Lakshadweep. They also supported PM Modi’s initiative for promoting beach tourism in Lakshadweep. Several celebrities and well-known personalities also came forward to support Lakshadweep tourism.

Mohammed Shami spoke on the ongoing Maldives issue

Mohammed Shami also encouraged fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the Indian beaches. Shami told ANI,

“We should promote our tourism. No matter which way the country moves forward, it is good for everyone. PM is trying to make our country move forward so we should also support it”

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— ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2024

Apart from the Shami, many sportspersons came out to condemn the ‘racist’ remarks against India by public figures and ministers in the Maldives and urged fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the Indian Union territory.

Indian cricketer Md Shami received one of the highest sports Honour “Arjuna Award” from the Indian President.

Today I am feeling very proud that I have been honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President. I want to thank all those people who have helped me a lot to reach here and have always supported me in my ups and downs… thanks to My Coach, BCCI,team mates,my family,… pic.twitter.com/fWLGKfY5g8

— (@MdShami11) January 9, 2024

After India’s win in South Africa in Cape Town, they will face England in the five-match Test series on January 25 next year with the first Test in Hyderabad. The fifth and final Test will be held in Dharamshala. The five-match Test series will conclude on March 11.