- By Parina Taneja
- Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Esha Gupta is known for raising the temperature with her scintillating photos on Instagram. The actress' social media is loaded with bikini photos from her numerous vacations. On Sunday, she joined the list of Bollywood celebrities who came forward to support the 'Explore Indian Island' initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dropped her photo from the Lakshadweep getaway.
Esha Gupta recently visited Lakshadweep and dived into the clean and serene water of the island. Sharing the photo, the Jannat actress wrote, "Take me back to the most beautiful beach, to the sand in my feet, to the sun on my face, to the magic which is Lakshadweep. Can’t wait to go back."
Check out Esha Gupta's post here-
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Esha Gupta's post came after many celebrities shared their support following the India-Maldives tension. Last week, PM Modi shared various photos from Lakshadweep and encouraged people to visit the Island. Reacting to the same, a council member of the Progressive Party of Maldives, Zahid Rameez, gave a controversial statement and said that India will never be able to compete with Maldives.
Rameez's tweet read, "The move is great. However, the idea of competing with us is delusional. How can they provide the service we offer?" The statement did not go down well and netizens demanded an apology for mocking the Indian Prime Minister. While Rameez refused to apologise, many Bollywood celebrities supported and shared posts to laud PM Modi and support India.
Check out some of the posts here-
Came across comments from prominent public figures from Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 7, 2024
We are good to our neighbors but
why should we tolerate such… pic.twitter.com/DXRqkQFguN
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
Meanwhile, in an official statement, the government of Maldives said, "The Government of Maldives is aware of derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals. These opinions are personal and do not represent the views of the Government of Maldives...Moreover, the relevant authorities of the Government will not hesitate to take action against those who make such derogatory remarks. The Government believes that freedom of expression should be exercised in a democratic and responsible manner, and in ways that do not spread hatred, negativity, and hinder close relationships between the Maldives and its international partners."