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.
Reaching out to the people of the Muslim-dominated Lakshadweep, which witnessed massive protests against reforms introduced by his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the archipelago is small, but the people have a big heart.
The Union Territory's strategic importance in an area seeing rising Chinese interest, its proximity to battleground state Kerala, and its symbolism for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', all key factors