Tensions between India and the Maldives escalated as President Muizzu s administration proposed his visit to New Delhi while simultaneously advocating for the withdrawal of Indian troops. Despite this proposal, no progress was made, highlighting strained relations. Muizzu, perceived as pro-China, pledged to remove Indian military personnel from the Maldives, leading to a dispute following derogatory social media remarks about Indian Prime Minister Modi by three deputy ministers. India reacted strongly, resulting in the suspension of these officials.
The Maldivian envoy to India has been summoned to the external affairs ministry due to concerns over derogatory social media posts by Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Maldivian government suspended three deputy ministers for their posts, citing Modi s post on X following his visit to Lakshadweep as an attempt to project the Union Territory as an alternative tourist destination.
Indian High Commissioner Munu Muhawar was informed by the Maldivian government on Monday that the derogatory remarks made by three suspended deputy ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi do not reflect their official stance. During a meeting with Dr Ali Naseer Mohamed, the Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry, the Indian High Commissioner was given this assurance, as reported by the Sun Online.
People s interest in Lakshadweep soared after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Union Territory in the first week of January 2024. Here s how PM Modi and Lakshadweep set the trend this week.