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Government Under Fire for ‘Hateful’ Remarks Against Indian PM by Activists-Turned Public Officials
Three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory social media comments about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his Lakshadweep visit, sparking a diplomatic row with India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the remarks were personal opinions and three deputy ministers were suspended, while former presidents, politicians and tourism industry leaders criticised the response.
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What appalling language by Maldives Government official @shiuna_m towards the leader of a key ally, that is instrumental for Maldives’ security and prosperity. @MMuizzu gov[ernment] must distance itself from these comments and give clear a…
The government must reprimand public officials who are disrespectful towards heads of state and high officials of friendly countries. If such punitive action is not taken, there is room to interpret that the disrespectful comments are cond…
I condemn the use of hateful language against #India by Maldivian government officials on social media. India has always been a good friend to Maldives and we must not allow such callous remarks to negatively impact the age old friendship …
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over 46 millionfollowers of Akshay Kumar on XMaldives RepublicBollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, with over 46 million followers on X, expressed dismay over the derogatory comments.
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Three deputy ministers — Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid — were suspended.Maldives RepublicSince then, three deputy ministers including Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid have been suspended.
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