Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal added that PM Modi made himself an Ambassador of Lakshadweep as it is directly governed by the Union government.
As expected, Irena Akbar made it clear that she would not boycott Maldives (a country which has a 98.4% Muslim population).
This response comes as a big blow to the likes of Mariyam Shiuna, now suspended, who called used derogatory terms for India and Israel and PM Modi and Israel's friendship.
A large number of Indians have reportedly cancelled their trips to the Maldives after some Maldivian politicians including Ministers made crass and Hinduphobic comments on Indians an PM Modi
Maldivian Deputy Minister Hassan Zihan has denied reports that he was one of the three ministers suspended for hate comments against India and PM Modi
Kangana Ranaut described Maldives leader Zahid Rameez as "racist and uninformed" for his bigoted anti-India mindset.
India had moved swiftly when there was a coup attempt in Maldives in 1988, and restored the president in the same day
Mariyam Shiuna, the Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information, and Arts, recently made derogatory comments against PM Modi.
The visit brought the attention of the world to the islands, and Lakshadweep remained the most googled keyword for 2 days in a row.
Several X users expressed their outrage at the racist statement made by Zahid Rameez, which implied that Indians were unhygienic and dirty