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Boycott Maldives: FWICE Appeals Filmmakers, Actors To Choose Alternate Locations In India For Shoot
FWICE on boycotting Maldives: Amid the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Maldives and India, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has decided to boycott shoots in the island nation.
Condemning the recent remarks made by Maldives cabinet ministers on PM Narendra Modi, the film industry workers' union appealed to its members and others to join them and support the ban. In a statement they also urged filmmakers to choose for 'similar locations in India.'
FWICE appeals filmmakers to boycott Maldives
In a press release issued by FWICE, the body condemned 'irresponsible' and 'ridiculous' remarks of the Maldavian ministers passed on by globally respected PM Modi.
Its official statement read, "In view of the growing row between India and the Maldives over the derogatory statement issued by three ministers of Maldives, the FWICE which is the oldest and largest Federal body of the workers, technicians and artists working in the media and entertainment industry, strongly condemns the most irresponsible and ridiculous remarks of the ministers of Maldives passed on globally respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji."
It added, "In solidarity with the nation and its wide culture, the members of the FWICE have decided to boycott Maldives for their shooting locations. Instead, the FWICE appeals its members to choose similar locations in India for their shooting purpose and contribute towards developing the tourism in India."
"All the producers in India and over the globe are hereby advised not to plan any shootings or production activities in Maldives. We all stand in strong support towards our Prime Minister and our Nation," the statement concluded.
Earlier, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) also urged tourism and trade associations to stop promoting Maldives and divert all inquiries to Lakshadweep.
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What is the boycott Maldives trend?
For context, some prominent cabinet members of the Maldive government mocked India and its Prime Minister Narendra Modi's after he posted a few pics from his Lakshadweep Islands visit, chilling on the beach and trying snorkelling as he promoted the island.
The comments triggered a massive boycott of the Maldives movement on social media, with Indian personalities including Akshay Kumar, Shraddha Kapoor, and Salman Khan all batting for exploring Indian islands. Several Indians had also cancelled their trip to the nation.
