Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Maldivian Member of Parliament (MP) and former deputy speaker, Eva Abdulla, on Sunday said it was 'important' that the Maldivian government issue a formal apology to the Indian people for the derogatory remarks by a section of 'MPs' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep. World News | Important for Maldives Govt to Issue Formal Apology to India: MP Eva Abdulla.