China backed Maldives got it's response back from Indians.

Maldives govt suspends 3 ministers over racist remarks against PM Modi for Lakshadweep post
China backed Maldives got it's response back from Indians.

Tourism is one of the biggest sources of Maldives economy. And, the tourism sector gets 60% of their revenue from Indians. And, remaining from USA, China and neighboring countries. In the recent events of racist and stupid comments from Malaysian current government officials irked many Indians. With in 12 hours, almost 95% of tickets got cancelled from India. Almost all the celebrities were quick to respond on this issue showing their love for India promoting Lakshadweep.

Over 8500 hotel bookings and 4600 flight trips were cancelled from India with in 12 hours of derogatory and reacist comments from Maldives officals.

Among all these events, the government of the Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers after they made derogatory remarks about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.

Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid who all worked for the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts were disciplined for their comments against Modi on social media, a senior government official told Reuters on Sunday.