Maldivian ministers Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid were suspended following their controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he shared pictures of his visit to Lakshadweep. The remark led to a massive outrage against the island nation with ‘Boycott Maldives’ trending on social media., India News, Times Now
Lakshadweep row: The remarks by three Maldives ministers - which included comments critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - "challenged the dignity of India", Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel told NDTV Monday.
The Union Territory's strategic importance in an area seeing rising Chinese interest, its proximity to battleground state Kerala, and its symbolism for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', all key factors
His Gujarati roots are expected to help BJP in Daman and Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, where party faced rough weather over leader's death; appointment may also be first step to enter national scene