In recent times, there has been a consistent strain in relations concerning tourism between Maldives and India. Maldives has accused India of attempting to dominate the Indian Ocean region. Recently, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a strong response to being labeled as “bullies” by Maldives, earning praise not only from the public but also from Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan.
Amitabh Bachchan, known for his active presence on social media, often shares his views on various issues. Amidst the Maldives controversy, he has expressed admiration for Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s handling of the situation. This comes in light of Jaishankar’s robust response during the promotion of his book “Why Bharat Matters,” where he addressed these allegations.
Bachchan’s commendation of Jaishankar’s statement resonated with many of his fans, who applauded the Foreign Minister’s firm stance. However, some followers also questioned whether Bachchan’s support signaled a potential interest in entering politics.
