India summons Maldives envoy after ministers attack PM Modi over tourism tweets | The World

What began as a barrage of mean tweets has erupted into a regional row. India has summoned its high commissioner to the Maldives after three officials from the tiny archipelago mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi online. The leader had posted images showcasing an Indian island chain that some believe was an effort to charm tourists away from visiting its neighbour. Manny Tsigas reports.
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