If you have scrolled social media in the past few days, you must have read so much about the entire Lakshadweep vs Maldives online debate and how Netizens are reacting to it. A Maldivian politician’s remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep has started all these. The Internet is abuzz with responses to the current situation and Indians are extending their support for domestic places.
MakeMyTrip Is Witnessing A Major Growth In Searches For Lakshadweep
PM Modi took to social media to share pictures of his visit to the beautiful destination.
In addition to the scenic beauty, Lakshadweep’s tranquility is also mesmerising. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on how to work even harder for the welfare of 140 crore Indians. pic.twitter.com/VeQi6gmjIM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2024
Following PM Modi’s work visit to this scenic Union Territory, it has recorded a significant rise in searches among travel enthusiasts. MakeMyTrip shared about a noteworthy increase in on-platform searches. His recent trip to this alluring place has proven to be a remarkable boost to tourism.
NewsFlash: We have observed a 3400% increase in on-platform searches for Lakshadweep ever since Honorable PM’s visit.
This interest in Indian beaches has inspired us to launch a ‘Beaches of India’ campaign on the platform with offers and discounts to encourage Indian travellers… pic.twitter.com/4CYb1iApZG
— MakeMyTrip (@makemytrip) January 8, 2024
The online company observed a 3400 per cent increase in on-platform searches for Lakshadweep ever since Narendra Modi visited there. Seeing the major rise in interest in exploring Indian beaches, MakeMyTrip is launching the “Beaches of India” campaign. MMT announced this introduction on social media and also mentioned its “offers and discounts to encourage Indian travellers to explore the country’s stunning beaches”.
From Bollywood actors to cricketers, everyone is coming together to support India and its tourism. We have seen so many posts on social media about exploring destinations domestically and visiting the gems of the nation. Many Indian tourists are taking to social media to show their support and love to plan holidays within the country.
Also read: EaseMyTrip Suspends All Flights To Maldives And Starts #ChaloLakshadweep Campaign
Flights To The Maldives Have Been Suspended
Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, the CEO and co-founder of EaseMyTrip shared updates about flights to the foreign country.
In solidarity with our nation, @EaseMyTrip has suspended all Maldives flight bookings ✈️ #TravelUpdate #SupportingNation #LakshadweepTourism #ExploreIndianlslands #Lakshadweep#ExploreIndianIslands @kishanreddybjp @JM_Scindia @PMOIndia @tourismgoi @narendramodi @incredibleindia https://t.co/wIyWGzyAZY
— Nishant Pitti (@nishantpitti) January 7, 2024
EaseMyTrip has suspended flight ticket bookings to the Maldives. Apart from such flight suspensions by the company, even travellers are also cancelling their travel plans. A huge number of Indian travellers have cancelled their planned trips to the Maldives following the India-Maldives diplomatic row. Netizens are expressing their discontent on different social media platforms.
Have you taken a trip to Lakshadweep yet? If not, plan a holiday to this scenic destination soon.
Cover Image Courtesy: X (formerly Twitter)/ Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
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