“Explore Indian Islands”: Sachin Tendulkar Makes Stance Clear Amid Maldives Row | Cricket News

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar recalled his fiftieth birthday celebrations within the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra and expressed his help for the promotion of Indian seashores. Sachin took to social media to share a video and an image from his birthday celebrations and praised the coastal city for its ‘beautiful areas’ in addition to ‘fantastic hospitality’. The publish got here amid a powerful push on social media to advertise native seashores in India as an alternative of international seaside areas.

“250 days since we rang in my 50th birthday in Sindhudurg! The coastal town offered everything we wanted, and more. Gorgeous locations combined with wonderful hospitality left us with a treasure trove of memories. India is blessed with beautiful coastlines and pristine islands. With our “Atithi Devo Bhava” philosophy, we have so much to explore, so many memories waiting to be created. #ExploreIndianIslands,” Sachin posted on X (previously referred to as Twitter).

250+ days since we rang in my fiftieth birthday in Sindhudurg!

The coastal city supplied every part we wished, and extra. Gorgeous areas mixed with fantastic hospitality left us with a treasure trove of reminiscences.

India is blessed with stunning coastlines and pristine… pic.twitter.com/DUCM0NmNCz

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 7, 2024

Tendulkar’s response got here amid a row over a tweet by a Maldives minister days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to to the Lakshadweep archipelago. Since the controversy erupted, many Indians on social media have claimed that they’ve cancelled their deliberate holidays to the island nation.

The controversy stems from a tweet by a Maldives minister, accusing India of concentrating on the nation and asserting that India faces challenges in competing with the Maldives in seaside tourism.

Many on social media have shared purported screenshots of their cancelled air journey and resort bookings. Additionally ‘#BoycottMaldives’ can also be one of many prime traits on X in India.

The diplomatic stress between India and the Maldives has spiked in latest months, notably after President Mohamed Muizzu assumed workplace in November final yr.

The new president has indicated a shift in international coverage, signaling nearer ties with China and a departure from the earlier “India first” method.