Online travel planning platform EaseMyTrip has doubled down on its Maldives opposition.Despite an apology in an open letter by its CEO Nishant Pitti Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO), outrage is still being expressed

The main reason is that it became a controversy after three ministers of the neighboring country made derogatory remarks about India and PM Modi.

“Nation first, business later”, the company reiterated in a message it is sending on WhatsApp.

A screenshot of your WhatsApp message was shown by EaseMyTrip.

We have taken this step in response to the inappropriate and unwarranted comments made by several Maldivian Ministers about India, its citizens and our Honorable Prime Minister.”The company involved in ‘Boycott Maldives’ trend was also told that. Others also reported receiving the message.

Screengrab of the same message received by another person on WhatsApp

“The company also says, “We are very proud and appreciative of the spectacular beaches of India.”

Government data shows that Indians will be the largest number of tourists visiting Maldives in 2023 By the letter, the Indian market was declared indispensable for the success of the tourism sector in the island nation by the Maldives travel body.

The island nation located in the Indian Ocean region is facing a strong reaction from many people here due to the inappropriate and unprovoked comments made by PM Modi and India, Because three of his ministers had made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he posted the picture from his two-day visit to Lakshadweep.

to be promoted as a venue, but some people in the ruling Maldivian coalition did not like the proposal,Due to which pro-China attitude has been maintained in the entire country. However, the Maldivian government has officially distanced itself from the comments and has also suspended the ministers

Meanwhile, EaseMyTrip took to social media to thank its users for their support and urged everyone to remain ‘united’ in this journey.

Discounts are being given for traveling in India, amidst this there has been a rise in the shares of the company. Yesterday, they also announced NationFirst and BharatFirst discount codes via X (formerly Twitter), as well as the insurance sector with the launch of subsidiary EaseMyTrip Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.