Maldives Row: Former Pak Cricketer Danish Kaneria shares cryptic post amid controversy

New Delhi: Former Pakistan Cricketer Danish Kaneria has joined the latest debate on the Maldives controversy. The cricketer has come out in support of the travel destinations in India. The whole issue came into spotlight when Maldives Minister criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Lakshadweep visit. The Ministers hit out at him using inappropriate language for the Prime Minister.

Lakshadweep 🔥

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) January 8, 2024

 The controversy began when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to Lakshadweep and shared pictures of his visit calling it a timeless legacy of traditions and a testament to the spirit of its people”. Prime Minister was also seen snorkeling and enjoying on the beaches of Lakshadweep. The trip was a part of the Prime Minister’s South India visit, he earlier travelled to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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

What Maldives Minister said about PM Modi?

Maldives Minister Mariyam Shiyuna called Prime Minister Modi a ‘clown’ and a puppet of Israel. After posting these statements, the Minister received huge backlash on Social Media and was quick enough to delete her posts. The other Minister Zaheed Rameez also hurled abuses and said India “competing” with the Maldives in terms of tourism was “delusional”. Worse, he said there was a “permanent smell in the rooms [in India]”.

How the entire nation stood in support of PM Modi

After the controversy became viral on Social Media platforms, the entire Bollywood like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut, John Abraham and Salman Khan came into the support of PM Modi and the country and urged their fans to explore Indian tourist destinations.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar tweeted, We are good to our neighbours 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,” while actress Kangana Ranaut hit out at Zaheed Rameez over his post on permanent smell.

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… pic.twitter.com/DXRqkQFguN

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 7, 2024