Maldives Politician’s Anti-Indian Racism Row: Anger Over ’Smell’ Tweet On PM Modi’s Lakshadweep Trip

Amid already worsening ties between India and Maldives, a fresh controversy has erupted over a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by a Maldives politician. Zahid Rameez’s post apparently mocking Indian “smell“ led to an outpouring of angry comments. Many suggested boycotting Maldives as a tourist destination. This comes amid new Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s pro-China moves which have included asking India to remove military personnel from Male, refusing to renew a hydrography pact with Delhi, and also breaking tradition and snubbing India for his first official foreign trip. Watch the full video for more. #Maldives #India #Lakshadweep #PMNarendraModi #MohamedMuizzu #China #XiJinping #Male #ZahidRameez #Delhi #Tourism #Turkey Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook