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PSM Accused of Editing Quranic Verse at Event Featuring President Muizzu

The Maldives' state broadcaster Public Service Media is accused of editing the Arabic word "Fasiq" out of a Quranic verse recited at a reception during President Muizzu's visit to Rasdhoo Island on Sunday. PSM deleted the video and related posts following public outcry, while supporters of the president called it a technical mistake.

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  1. Sun 8 Dec
    A reception was held during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Rasdhoo Island.Alif Alif Atoll on Sunday only Maldives Republic a video of a reception held during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Rasdhoo Island in Alifu Alifu Atoll on Sunday

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  • PSM deleted the video and all related posts from its social media accounts. Maldives Republic Following public outcry, PSM deleted the video and all related posts from its social media accounts.

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