EaseMyTrip CEO Responds to Claims of Instigating India-Maldives Standoff

EaseMyTrip CEO Responds to Claims of Instigating India-Maldives Standoff

VoM News Desk | January 16, 2024 | 11:56 AM IST | Breaking News | Follow on Google News

EaseMyTrip CEO Responds to Claims of Instigating India-Maldives Standoff

EaseMyTrip CEO Responds to Claims of Instigating India-Maldives Standoff

EaseMyTrip CEO, Nishant Pitti, responded to claims that the travel aggregator’s decision to suspend flight bookings to the Maldives instigated the standoff between India and the Maldives. Pitti highlighted the Maldives’ “pro-China” stance under President Mohamed Muizzu, who has called for more Chinese tourists and demanded Indian military assets withdraw. He emphasized the Maldives’ election on an “India Out” campaign in November 2023 and stated they facilitated what the majority of Maldivians asked for. Pitti defended the decision, noting it was risky but received support from 95% of people in India. The EaseMyTrip app’s downloads increased by 280% over the past week. Pitti expressed gratitude to supporters and stated they took a stand to uphold the dignity of the country. The company suspended flight bookings to the Maldives in solidarity with India amid critical comments by Maldivian ministers about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Background:
EaseMyTrip suspended flight bookings to the Maldives in response to critical comments by Maldivian ministers about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The company reaffirmed its stand in a statement titled ‘Nation First, Business Later.’ The decision received support from many in India, while some criticized it for exploiting a diplomatic row. Major Indian travel firms reported increased interest and bookings for Lakshadweep following EaseMyTrip’s decision. The drop in Indian tourists to the Maldives raised concerns in the island nation, heavily dependent on tourism, with India being its most lucrative market. The Maldives Tourism Ministry reported over two lakh Indians visited the country last year, and the recent controversy has strained diplomatic relations.

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