India-Maldives dispute: Reaction of Maldivian politicians
Mariam Shiuna's remarks were not taken well in Maldives' domestic political circles and former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih condemned the "hateful" language used against India. "I condemn the use of hate language against India by Maldivian government officials on social media. India has always been a good friend of Maldives and we find such harsh comments a negative impact on the age-old friendship between our two countries. Should not be allowed to exert influence...” Ibrahim Mohammed Solih said.
India on Sunday expressed concern over Maldives' Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariam Shiuna's recent "derogatory" comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sources have claimed that the Indian High Commissioner in Male has taken up the matter with the Maldivian government. The development came as the government led by Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu distanced itself from its minister's comments.
The Maldives government statement read, "The Government believes that freedom of expression should be exercised in a democratic and responsible manner, and in a way that does not spread hatred, negativity and hinder close relations between the Maldives and international partners. Don't come."
The concerned authorities of the government will not hesitate to take action against those making such derogatory remarks," the statement said. expressed concern over Maldives Minister Shiuna's 'derogatory' remarks on PM Modi. 10 points
The government of Maldives led by President Mohammed Muizzu has distanced itself from its minister's comments.
The derogatory remarks against PM Modi sparked massive outrage in India and people called for boycotting his visit to Maldives for its anti-India stance.
The derogatory remarks against PM Modi sparked massive outrage in India and people called for boycotting his visit to Maldives for its anti-India stance.
India on Sunday expressed concern over Maldives' Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariam Shiuna's recent "derogatory" comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sources have claimed that the Indian High Commissioner in Male has taken up the matter with the Maldivian government. The development came as the government led by Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu distanced itself from its minister's comments.
The Maldives government statement read, "The Government believes that freedom of expression should be exercised in a democratic and responsible manner, and in ways that do not spread hatred, negativity and are detrimental to the close relations between the Maldives and international partners. May I not be hindered."
India-Maldives dispute: top points
1. A major controversy erupted between India and Maldives when a minister from the island country made some derogatory remarks against PM Modi on his recent visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
2. Maldives Youth Empowerment Deputy Minister Mariam Shiuna used words like 'joker' and 'puppet' for the Indian Prime Minister.
3. The derogatory comments sparked massive outrage in India and people called for a boycott of the visit to Maldives for its anti-India stance.
4. As the hue and cry over the issue grew, former Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed criticized the Maldivian minister's comments and described India as a "key ally" for the security and prosperity of the archipelagic nation.
5. "What appalling language Maldivian government official Mariam Shiuna has spoken to the leader of a key ally who is vital to the security and prosperity of the Maldives," Mohammed Nasheed said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
6. The former President said, "The Mohammed Muizzu government should distance itself from these comments and give a clear assurance to India that they do not reflect the policy of the government."
7. Mohammad Muizzu's newly elected government on Sunday distanced itself from its minister's remarks and said the authorities concerned "will not hesitate to take action against those making such derogatory remarks."
8. India expressed concern over the comments against the Indian Prime Minister and diplomatic channels are communicating India's position with Maldivian authorities.
9. This development came as Mohammad Muizzu ran his election campaign on an anti-India issue and relations between the two countries deteriorated after his election as the country's President.
10. The new government of Maldives is aligning itself closely with the Arab world as Mohammed Muizzu's first international visit was to Turkey – a country known for its anti-India views.
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