Bollywood Couple's Maldives Posts Deleted Amidst Growing Call to Boycott the Island Nation

Bipasha Basu, the renowned Bollywood actress, recently celebrated her birthday in the picturesque Maldives alongside her husband, Karan Singh Grover. The couple, however, faced unexpected repercussions when their social media posts documenting the festivities were met with criticism. This controversy took an intriguing turn as it became entangled with political statements made by Maldives ministers about India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

The Maldives Vacation:

Bipasha Basu Celebrated her birthday with husband Karan Singh Grover in Maldives.I have no trust on bollywoodians .For me they are #BoycottHere we are trying to #BoycottMaldives but look at them. shameless @bipsluvurself pic.twitter.com/7MCHhoAMAd

— Sweta Srivastava (@swetasamadhiya) January 8, 2024

Initially, the couple delighted fans by sharing images and videos of their Maldives vacation on various social media platforms. Bipasha Basu even uploaded a video on her Instagram account, offering glimpses into their quality time in the tropical paradise. However, the joyous celebration soon turned sour as social media users unleashed a barrage of trolling and criticism in response to the posts.

Backlash and Deletion of Posts:

Faced with an overwhelming backlash, Bipasha and Karan took the unusual step of deleting all traces of their Maldives vacation from their online profiles. This unexpected reaction from the celebrity couple fueled further speculation and curiosity among their followers.

Maldives Ministers' Controversial Comments:

The controversy escalated when Maldives Minister Mariyam Shiuna openly ridiculed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The source of the tension can be traced back to PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, during which he shared numerous images on social media. Minister Shiuna, in a now-deleted tweet, mocked Modi's visit and urged travelers to explore their own country using the VisitMaldives trend.

Boycott Movement Gains Momentum:

Alia & Bipasha posted it & Akshay has acknowledged that he visited #Maldives many times, no outrage was seen against them, but according to someone who makes stories about India in the name of stand up comedy have seen TERRIFIED celebrities @thevirdas #BycottMaldives #MaldivesOut pic.twitter.com/VvgxtlNZmQ

— Diya (@_Diya____) January 8, 2024

The situation took a political turn as the movement to boycott the Maldives gained momentum in India. Bollywood actor Salman Khan actively participated in the initiative, emphasizing the beauty and cleanliness of Lakshadweep. Joining the cause, Akshay Kumar expressed his support for PM Modi, encouraging all Indians to explore the scenic beauty of Lakshadweep.

Bollywood Personalities Support the Cause:

Several other Bollywood personalities rallied behind the cause, with Sara Ali Khan expressing her willingness to visit Lakshadweep and endorsing tourism in the region. The controversy, which began as a critique of a celebrity couple's vacation, has now evolved into a larger debate involving political figures and Bollywood stars.

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