Mo. Muizzu, President of Maldives and PM Modi on the right (in Lakshadweep)
The newly elected President of Maldives, who is highly inclined towards the Chinese government, Mohd. Muizzu first broke the tradition and now one of his ministers has increased the tension between the two countries by making remarks making fun of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After India expressed its objection, Maldives has been forced to give clarification on this matter. The Maldives government issued a statement on Sunday clarifying its stand on Minister Shiuna’s comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep. He said he would not hesitate to take action against those making such “derogatory remarks”. Maldivian Minister Shiuna, along with making indecent remarks on PM Modi, also made fun of comparing the islands of Maldives with Lakshadweep.
Earlier, the President of Maldives, Mohd. After assuming power, Muizzu broke the old tradition by announcing that he would first visit Turkey and then China. Whereas in earlier governments, India used to be their priority. To this, India’s Foreign Ministry replied that it depends on Maldives as to which kind of relations it wants to maintain with which country. Let us tell you that according to the statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Maldives President Muizzu will pay a state visit to Beijing from 8 to 12 January. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, “It is for them to decide where they go and how they think about their international relations.”
Maldives minister’s comment on PM Modi creates uproar
Let us tell you that in the last few months, Mohd. India-Maldives relations have become tense after Muizzu became President. Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago, social media posts by a Maldivian minister and other leaders have sparked controversy. PM Modi’s visit to the country’s smallest union territory consisting of 36 islands was seen as a step to promote tourism on the island. In the tweet, the ministers used derogatory words against PM Modi and also accused India of targeting Maldives and said that India will face significant challenges in competing with Maldives in beach tourism. The tweet came after PM Modi’s post on
Former President of Maldives slammed the leaders
Strongly condemning the comments of Maldivian ministers that have soured ties with India, former President Mohammed Nasheed said current President Mohammed Muizzu should tell the world that his ministers’ comments “do not reflect government policy”. “Maldives government official Mariam Shiuna has used such appalling language towards the leader of a major ally (India) that is vital to the security and prosperity of the Maldives. The government of Mohammed Muizzoo should distance itself from these comments,” she said. and India should give clear assurances that they do not reflect Government policy.
Maldives government expressed regret
After coming under pressure, the Maldives government said in a statement, “The Government believes that freedom of expression should be exercised in a democratic and responsible manner, and in a manner that does not spread hatred, negativity and The close relations between the Maldives and its international partners should not be hindered.” “Furthermore, the concerned authorities of the government will not hesitate to take action against those making such derogatory remarks,” the government said. Let us tell you that after President Mohammed Muizzu came to power, India-Maldives relations have become tense in the last few months.
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