Lakshadweep vs Maldives, Which is cheaper and better for beaches, travel and tourism? Ever since the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep island and posted pictures and videos on social media, a major row erupted as Indians suggested Lakshadweep as an alternate to Maldives. After this, three ministers of Maldives made a derogatory comment on PM Modi that escalated the issue. Later, the Maldives Government suspended those three ministers.