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Minicoy island in Lakshadweep, the archipelago belonging to India that some see as a rival to the Maldives. Alamy
Minicoy island in Lakshadweep, the archipelago belonging to India that some see as a rival to the Maldives. Alamy
Maldives vs Lakshadweep: What is the controversy?
Modi's visit shines spotlight on the archipelago India wants to develop into a tourist hotspot to rival the Maldives