The ongoing India-Maldives row escalated as Maldivian ministers criticized PM Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep trip. Actress Aditi Bhatia faced criticism for sharing pictures from her Maldives vacation amid the controversy. The online debate resulted in hate comments. Meanwhile, PM Modi's Lakshadweep pictures were seen as promoting it as an alternative tourist destination to Maldives, leading to negative remarks. The Maldives government distanced itself from the controversy.
