Maldives faces massive tourist backlash amid diplomatic row; more

#BoycottMaldives began trending on social media as several Indians, including celebrities, claimed to have cancelled their planned trips to the island nation after Maldivian leaders' derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Former Maldives minister Ahmed Mahloof on Sunday said that if Indians boycott Maldives as a tourist destination, it would have a huge impact on the island nation's economy.