In a diplomatic flip of occasions, the Maldives authorities has taken motion by suspending three ministers—Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef, and Mahzoom Majid—over their derogatory remarks in opposition to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversial feedback sparked a major backlash, resulting in their suspension.
Maldives Government’s Response
Initially dismissing the remarks as ‘personal opinions,’ the Maldives authorities later suspended the ministers following India’s agency stand, labeling the feedback by Mariyam Shiuna as uncalled for and unacceptable.
Pressure from Former Presidents
Former Maldivian presidents, together with Mohammad Nasheed and Ibrahim Solih, advocated for motion in opposition to the ministers, condemning the usage of hateful language in opposition to India. Solih emphasised the necessity to defend the longstanding friendship between the 2 international locations.
International Criticism
The incident drew worldwide criticism, with former Maldives overseas minister Abdulla Shahid urging the federal government to reprimand the officers. The derogatory remarks on social media triggered an enormous backlash, prompting not solely political figures but in addition celebrities to sentence the hate speech in opposition to PM Modi.
Context and Timing
The minister’s unsavory feedback coincide with Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu’s go to to Beijing to hunt funds. The president, who received the elections in November, had campaigned on the promise of eradicating Indian troops from the Maldives, aligning with the Sunni Salafi Muslim perspective.
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