The diplomatic row between India and Maldives has escalated after derogatory remarks were made against Indian PM Narendra Modi by Maldives ministers. This has led to a travel platform, EaseMyTrip, deciding not to accept bookings for Maldives. MakeMyTrip, another travel platform, reported a significant increase in searches for Lakshadweep after PM Modi's visit. Former Maldives ministers expressed concern over the deteriorating relationship with India, emphasizing the historical ties and India's support. Additionally, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to China has resulted in an upgrade of ties, including infrastructure deals, indicating a shift away from India. Furthermore, Maldives has asked India to withdraw its military personnel from the archipelago by March 15, as the country draws closer to China.
#Maldives tells #India to withdraw troops by March 15 as it draws closer to #China India has been told its troops ‘cannot stay’ in the Maldives during a meeting between the delegations from both countries. The request by the Maldives comes after President Mohamed Muizzu said… https://t.co/CMOdqzOiHt
The president of the Maldives told India it must withdraw its troops from the island by March, making good on an election promise as he draws closer to China https://t.co/50bcPKwYVP
Pull out military staff by March 15, says Maldives https://t.co/E7yinKc03D
STORY | Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15 READ: https://t.co/X8fR1rRoA5 https://t.co/zNGYIp4PtE
Watch #LeftRightCentre with @VishnuNDTV | Maldives Asks India To Withdraw Troops By March 15 On the panel: Jitendra Nath Misra and @RKRadhakrishn https://t.co/6q7CNvf1Pa
Maldives tells India to withdraw troops by March 15 as it draws closer to China https://t.co/52YZGf6ekV
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Maldives calls for withdrawal of Indian troops by March 15 https://t.co/xwagIKcDTe https://t.co/FmDsN2IQ09
Maldives Asks India To Withdraw Military Personnel By March 15 @umashankarsingh with details https://t.co/q6mL8ehkzw
Maldives President Muizzu asks Indian government to withdraw troops by March 15 Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/upADE6opoH #Maldives #India https://t.co/VWP1QCkPds
Amid an escalating diplomatic row, #Maldivespresident asks India to withdraw its military personnel from the archipelago by March 15 Read more at: https://t.co/sbMjiVKBW3 https://t.co/mLpvX3eNoI
🔴#NewsAlert | Maldives asks India to withdraw troops, sets deadline of March 15: Reports
#NewsAlert | Maldives ask India to withdraw troops, sets deadline of March 15: Reports
China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India https://t.co/lAP2ySYpTV
#Maldives President Meets #China's Xi Jinping Amid Row With #India Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Muizzu is visiting China amid the row with India after some Maldivian ministers posted derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks… https://t.co/rKy7Yqi98H
Maldives Pivots to China: President Muizzu Strengthens Ties Amid Diplomatic Row with India https://t.co/biCpEXr7fk
China and Maldives upgraded their relationship during President Mohamed Muizzu's state visit to Beijing, setting the stage for further Chinese investment in the Indian Ocean archipelago READ: https://t.co/dVmZUTUCgX https://t.co/iBZlLtPhyN
Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India, paving the way for more Chinese investment READ: https://t.co/dVmZUTVa6v https://t.co/RYANluOUU6
Maldives enhances relations with China as it shifts away from India https://t.co/4aICYnXIEs https://t.co/z0XAkozkeQ
Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India https://t.co/GOmKQNossO https://t.co/T1uztn3b2A
⚠️ MALDIVES UPGRADES TIES WITH CHINA AMID PIVOT FROM INDIA (Reuters) China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he cast China's regional rival India… https://t.co/1oCibnKZuD
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with the President of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu in Beijing on Wednesday. The two heads of state announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. https://t.co/N7h4mheg3W
India and Maldives are currently locked in a diplomatic controversy as President Mohamed Muizzu visits Beijing. https://t.co/EyfkRvOfDL https://t.co/fNJFPgsaw0
#WATCH | Amid row with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to China, Meekail Ahmed Naseem, an MP from the opposition says, "I am sad to see that Maldives has steered away from its age-old foreign policy that always put India first...It's disappointing that govt has… https://t.co/FtMYBpnPRQ
Maldives president Muizzu's appeal to China amid Indian tourist backlash https://t.co/3HDQBm0JyK
"China remains one of the closest allies of the Maldives, which will expand its cooperation with Beijing under the Belt and Road Initiative, its President Mohamed Muizzu told a business forum in southeastern China on Tuesday." https://t.co/ef1feq7gDq
Maldives president courts investors in China as ties with India sag https://t.co/wk21w5STN2 https://t.co/KT2oK4PJqz
At an ‘Invest Maldives’ forum in a southern Chinese port city, the Maldivian president shook hands and exchanged words with smiling local officials on a China visit set to deepen bilateral ties as the archipelagic nation pirouettes away from India https://t.co/7HoZVISfmJ
⚠️ MALDIVES PRESIDENT COURTS INVESTORS IN CHINA AS TIES WITH INDIA SAG Full Story → https://t.co/e0RQquD4tv https://t.co/BvQJCl5k0D
#India - #Maldives row escalates, Indian travel agency suspends flight bookings to islands This after 3 Maldives deputy ministers called Indian PM Modi a "clown", "terrorist" and "puppet of Israel" on social media platform X, in response to a video of him visiting the Indian… https://t.co/1fdZ0G5Z2Z
#WATCH | Male: On the row over Maldives MP's post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi says, "I would think as close friends, as neighbours, as part of the global community, and we would keep our international commitments and… https://t.co/8LipQWAprF
#WATCH | Male: On the row over Maldives MP's post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi says, "It is the short-sightedness on the part of the present administration... We are a small country who are friends with all, but we cannot… https://t.co/Ism51OQJL8
#WATCH | Male: On the row over Maldives MP's post on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi says, "... India has been our 911 call, whenever we need it, we give a call and you all come to our rescue. That kind of a friend. When you see… https://t.co/9X64vqwWwg
The #Lakshadweep vs #Maldives debate online has caused controversy after Maldives ministers insulted PM #NarendraModi in response to his video promoting Lakshadweep. Amid the furore, popular travel platform #MakemyTrip has said that there has been a huge increase in searches… https://t.co/YRvlWcHlCg
#WATCH | On the row over Maldives MP's post on PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Marketing and Business Officer, MakeMyTrip says "Lakshadweep has seen a remarkable 3400% increase in on-platform searches ever since PM's visit. This inspired us to build a… https://t.co/xFYSBUsitc
#WATCH | Male, Maldives: On the row over Maldives MP's post on PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, former Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon says, "I was deeply concerned to see the developments. Our foreign ministry very clearly stated that though we have freedom of expression the kind… https://t.co/ijDstBkUGu
#WATCH | Bengaluru: Co-founder of EaseMyTrip, Prashant Pitti says, "Our company has recently taken the decision to not accept bookings for Maldives. The reason for this is the row over Maldives MP's post on PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. We have taken this decision to establish… https://t.co/UjCioATqkK