Recently, three Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep. This sparked a controversy and Indians are now attempting to boycott going to Maldives. In its stead, a heavy focus is now being put on Lakshadweep, the Indian Union territory which is also known for pristine beaches. This gave rise to many people using the #ExploreIndianIslands. Users highlighted Lakshadweep and other Indian islands to explore and even some celebrities recommended a few places to go.
Amitabh Bachchan, Randeep Hooda & More Support #ExploreIndianIslands
1. R Madhavan
#ExploreIndianIslands will never forget the brilliant time we had while filming my very first film #Alaipayuthey at Andaman Islands. The snorkeling was breathtaking — incredibly beautiful, marine life that I’ve never seen anywhere else , as was the hospitality and the food. I… pic.twitter.com/l3zbAj70EE
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) January 7, 2024
R Madhavan reminisced about the time he shot Alaipayuthey in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. He mentioned that the marine life was pristine and that he thoroughly enjoyed snorkelling there.
2. Randeep Hooda
India is so beautiful.
Was over awed by the pristine beauty and the rich history of Andaman and Nicobar Islands while shooting the Kalapani chapter of Veer Savarkar’s life .. a must visit. #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/BLb4d8niOd— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) January 7, 2024
Randeep Hooda, too, got nostalgic about the time he shot a portion of Veer Savarkar on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He even called it a must-visit.
3. Anil Kapoor
Miles (of beach) to go before I sleep…#Lakshadweep, you’re a beauty and I can’t wait to explore you.#ExploreIndianIslands
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 8, 2024
Anil Kapoor also quoted the famous Robert Frost and even modified it a bit. He said that he couldn’t wait to explore the beauty of Lakshadweep.
4. John Abraham
With the amazing Indian hospitality, the idea of “Atithi Devo Bhava” and a vast marine life to explore. Lakshwadeep is the place to go.#exploreindianislands pic.twitter.com/CA1d9r0QZ5
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) January 7, 2024
John Abraham, the veteran actor, also shared that Lakshadweep is the place to go given how beautiful and pristine its beaches are.
5. Pooja Hegde
Cant wait to take a holiday and dive into the vibrant culture of Lakshadweep!
A destination that not only captures the eyes but also the heart ❤️#ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/jbg2bK90hH— Pooja Hegde (@hegdepooja) January 7, 2024
The talented Pooja Hegde also stated that she was excited to take a vacation to Lakshadweep and experience its vibrant culture.
6. Varun Dhawan
Seeing our honourable prime minister @narendramodi sir at the beaches in Lakshadweep makes me realise Iv been missing out on our pristine beaches and water
Can’t wait to book my next holiday #ExploreIndianIslands pic.twitter.com/DRXP7ZLMBd— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 7, 2024
The SOTY actor, too, stated that he was excited to book his next holiday to Lakshadweep. He said after looking at the PM’s pictures he realised that he was missing out.
7. Virendra Sehwag
Whether it be the beautiful beaches of Udupi , Paradise Beach in Pondi, Neil and Havelock in Andaman, and many other beautiful beaches throughout our country, there are so many unexplored places in Bharat which have so much potential with some infrastructure support. Bharat is… pic.twitter.com/w8EheuIEUD
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 7, 2024
In a lengthy post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the former cricket player talked about a number of Indian beaches that could rival that of Maldives.
8. Amitabh Bachchan
Viru paji .. this is so relevant and in the right spirit of our land .. our own are the very best .. I have been to Lakshadweep and Andamans and they are such astonishingly beautiful locations .. stunning waters beaches and the underwater experience is simply unbelievable ..
हम… https://t.co/NM400eJAbm— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 8, 2024
The Big B also concurred with the sentiment that Virendra Sehwag shared. He even went on to appreciate the beauty of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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Which of these places do you want to visit first? Let us know in the comments section below!
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