Poonam Pandey Cancels Maldives Shoot to Protest Anti-India Gibes by Ministers of Island Nation

Mumbai: Actress and model Poonam Pandey called off her upcoming shoot in the Maldives to protest against the anti-India comments by the ministers of the island nation.

The actress took the stance to make national respect her priority over monetary gains.

In a post on X, she said, “It is essential to uphold the dignity of our country and its leaders. I stand firmly with the decision to suspend those who have shown disrespect towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our unity and respect for our nation should always come first.”

Three Deputy Ministers in the Maldivian cabinet had posted derogatory remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep.