India raises concern as Maldives minister Shiuna's 'derogatory' remarks on PM Modi spark fury | 10 points
hinder close relationships between the Maldives and international partners," the Maldives government statement added. “The relevant authorities of the government will not hesitate to take action against those who make such derogatory remarks," the statement added. 1.
A massive row erupted between India and Maldives after a minister of the island country made some derogatory remarks against PM Modi over his recent visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. 2. Maldives Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna used words like ‘clown’ and ‘puppet’ for the Prime Minister of India.
3. The derogatory remarks sparked huge outrage in India with people calling for boycotting traveling to Maldives for its anti-India stand. 4.
As the noise around the matter grew, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed slammed the remarks of the Maldivian minister and hailed India as a “key ally" for the security and prosperity of the archipelago nation. 5. "What appalling language by Maldives Government official Mariyam Shiuna towards the leader of a key ally, that is instrumental for the Maldives’ security and prosperity," Mohamed Nasheed said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
6. "The Mohamed Muizzu government must distance itself from these comments and give clear assurance to India they do not reflect government policy (sic)," the former president added. 7.
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