After derogatory remarks made by Maldives Ministers against PM…
EaseMyTrip has suspended all flight bookings to the Maldives.
The company decided after the derogatory remarks made by some Maldives Ministers against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nishant Pitti, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EaseMyTrip, tweeted, “In solidarity with our nation, EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings.”
The announcement came just a day after the Maldivian government suspended three ministers – Maryam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef and Mahzoom Majid.
The Maldivian government, in a statement, said, “On Monday, 08 January 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the stand of the Government of India about some posts on social media that are insulting to neighbouring India.
Those who made such posts on social media while in government positions have now been suspended from their jobs.”
It all began after PM Narendra Modi shared a few pictures and videos from his trip to Lakshadweep.
In the photographs, he was seen engaging in water activity, snorkelling, and relaxing on the beach.
At the time of sharing the pictures on social media, PM Modi said, “For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list.
During the stay, I also tried snorkelling - what an experience it was!”
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