India-Maldives Row: Cricket fraternity bats for Indian beaches after Maldives row | Oneindia News

A significant controversy erupted when the Deputy Minister of the Maldives, along with fellow cabinet members and government officials, made derogatory and inappropriate remarks regarding Prime Minister Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. This incident prompted condemnation from several notable former cricketers, including the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Venkatesh Prasad, and Suresh Raina, who criticised the 'racist' comments made by public figures in the Maldives. These cricketers also urged their fellow citizens to appreciate the beauty of Indian beaches.. #ExploreIndianIslands #SupportDomesticTourism #CelebrateIndianArchipelago #TravelLocalIndia #HardikPandya #MohammedShami #SureshRaina #SachinTendulkar #VenkateshPrasad #SalmanKhan #RediscoverLakshadweep #TourismUnity #PMModiInitiative #IndianCelebsForLocalTourism #MaldivesControversy #ShowcaseIndianBeauty #IncredibleIndia #CelebsStandWithPMModi #TourIndiaNotMaldives #ChooseDomesticDestinations #IndianIslandExploration #PatrioticTourism #IndianTourismRocks #SayNoToMaldives #DiscoverLocalWonders #UnityInTourism ~HT.292~PR.152~ED.103~GR.125~