Vir Das' Hilarious Take on Maldives-Lakshadweep Tensions

Vir Das, known for his comedic takes on various issues, seems to have added humour to the ongoing tensions between India and the Maldives regarding the Lakshadweep Islands. His tweet about Indian celebrities and influencers being hesitant to share their Maldives vacation pictures due to the current situation has sparked laughter on social media.

Vir Das' Hilarious Reaction to the Controversy:

In the tweet, Vir Das, the comedian and Emmy Award-winner, humorously mentions how some Indian celebrities and influencers, who prepared for their Maldives vacation, are now scared to post their photos on social media.

He tweeted, "Firstly, happy Lakshadweep is getting some love! Secondly, somewhere in the Maldives, right now, is an Indian celebrity/ influencer, who didn't eat carbs for two weeks, took the best vacation photos ever, and is TERRIFIED to post them."

Firstly, happy Lakshadweep is getting some love! Secondly, Somewhere in the Maldives, right now, is an Indian celebrity/influencer, who didn't eat carbs for two weeks, took the best vacation photos ever, and is TERRIFIED to post them :-)

— Vir Das (@thevirdas) January 8, 2024

Netizens React:

Social media users quickly responded to Vir Das's tweet, appreciating the humour and suggesting ways for celebrities to share their vacation pictures without causing controversy. 

One X user wrote,"Bhai! Post them with the caption “Vacation in Lakshadweep”. Nobody is gonna know and you will get all the love on social media. "

Another wrote,"Oh man!!! Vir should now win the Oscar just for this tweet"

Many Indian celebrities have come out and shown their support for Indian tourism amidst the recent controversy.

Earlier, Urvashi Rautela also expressed her support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lakshadweep. The former Miss Universe India shared a series of stunning pictures and wrote, "Planning to go #Lakshadweep. Our country has so many magnificent tourist destinations, with unimaginable potential; yet to be fully explored. Can any of you guess this Indian tourist haven, just from the pictures I've posted?"