Venkatesh Prasad appalled after Maldivian minister sets off racist rant after PM Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit

In his tweet, Prasad said a member of any government shouldn’t be speaking like that.

Venkatesh Prasad appalled after Maldivian minister sets off racist rant after PM Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit

Venkatesh Prasad did not like how the Prime Minister of India was racially abused (Image via Hindustani Times)

Recently the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, tweeted on how Indians should visit the Lakshadweep Islands instead of traveling abroad to other islands. He uploaded a video of the islands, showing its beauty to the world. This tweet infuriated Mariyam Shinuna, a minister in the Maldives government, who then tweeted out racist remarks. 

Most Indians called out the racist tweets, including former Indian bowler Venkatesh Prasad. In his tweet, Prasad said a member of any government shouldn’t be speaking like that. He added that the government should be planning to promote and expand their own beaches and coastlines for tourism. 

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The Maldives government released a statement in which they did not agree with the minister’s view, adding that it was her own personal opinion. They also condoned her racist remarks. Their President, Mohamed Muizzu, had previously campaigned for Indian troops to leave the country. The country is a huge tourist spot for many Indians.

Venkatesh Prasad invited to inauguration of Ram Mandir 

The Ram Mandir’s construction is close to being completed and many famous Indians have been invited to attend its inauguration. Famous celebrities and cricketers have been invited, and so was Venkatesh Prasad. 

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Venkatesh Prasad poses with his invitation for the Ram Mandir inauguration (Image via X)

He posted a tweet where he announced that he was invited. The former cricketer, who is a very religious person, claimed that it was his dream to see the Ram Mandir. He added that it was the greatest achievement of India in his lifetime. 

It was a hope and a desire, that in my lifetime Ram Mandir consecration happens. And what a moment, not only is the consecration happening on 22nd January, but have the great fortune and blessings to be able to attend India’s greatest moment in my lifetime.  Thank you for the invitation. Jai Shree Ram
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He recently even visited the Isha Yoga Center in Chennai, which was founded by Godman Sadhguru. Even in some of his tweets he called out people who demeaned his religion. 

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