Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed reacts to remarks against PM Modi: ‘Appalling’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed reacts to remarks against PM Modi: ‘Appalling’

Hindustan Times  

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed on Sunday denounced the island nation minister's comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter's recent Lakshadweep visit. Hailing India as a “key ally” of the security and prosperity of the archipelago nation, Nasheed condemned minister Mariyam Shiuna's remarks as "appalling" against Modi. PM Modi with Mohamed Nasheed "What appalling language by Maldives Government official Mariyam Shiuna towards the leader of a key ally, that is instrumental for the Maldives’ security and prosperity," he said in a post on X. Nasheed further urged President Mohamed Muizzu and his government to distance themselves from these comments and assure India these comments do not reflect the government policy. While sharing an X post which claimed that PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit is a "big setback" for the Maldives and "will boost" tourism in the union territory, Rameez said, "The move is great.

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Fact Check: Did actor Naseeruddin Shah criticised PM Modi? Know truth behind viral post
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: Did actor Naseeruddin Shah criticised PM Modi? Know truth behind viral post

India TV News  

Fact Check by Vishvas News: A viral post circulating online claiming that Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. Image Source : SCREENSHOT X guidelines The fact-checking team scanned the fake account created in the name of Naseeruddin Shah. Conclusion A post criticising PM Modi was shared from a fake account impersonating Bollywood actor Naseeruddin …

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties

The Independent  

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu tries to mend ties with India, 2 ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi resign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu tries to mend ties with India, 2 ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi resign

Op India  

Pro-China Maldivian President, Mohamed Muizzu will travel to India on an official visit “very soon”, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. The announcement of his visit to India came on a day when two Maldivian Ministers “resigned” from the government months after they made derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Muizzu seeking to rebuild ties with India; announces official …

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi sits next to Maldives' Muizzu at Presidential banquet amid strained ties, photo goes viral

India TV News  

Leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Council of Ministers. The Ministry of External Affairs said the participation of the leaders from India's neighbourhood and the …

Maldives President Muizzu receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event I WATCH
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Muizzu receives warm welcome as he lands in New Delhi for Modi's swearing-in event I WATCH

India TV News  

New Delhi: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by a high-level Maldivian delegation, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday morning to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi. The guest list of foreign leaders for Modi's swearing-in ceremony was primarily guided by New Delhi's "Neighbourhood First Policy" and its strategic focus on island nations considered important in the Indian …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Report

India TV News  

Male: Despite ongoing tensions, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has accepted the invitation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday, according to local media reports. India-Maldives tensions Muizzu's visit amid a downturn in the bilateral ties between the two countries since President Muizzu assumed office in November and immediately asked India to withdraw its military …

'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will ensure it's not repeated': Maldives' foreign minister on derogatory remarks towards PM Modi

India TV News  

New Delhi: Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer, who is currently on his first official visit to India, distanced himself from the derogatory remarks made by Maldivian ministers towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year that strained bilateral relations between the two countries. We would like to welcome Indians to Maldives: Zameer As the Maldivian economy depends heavily on tourism, …

On derogatory words on PM Modi, Maldives minister says, ‘Won’t happen again'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

On derogatory words on PM Modi, Maldives minister says, ‘Won’t happen again'

Hindustan Times  

Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer, during his first official visit to India, clarified on Thursday that the Mohamed Muizzu government did not support the derogatory comments made by some of the Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read Here: What the Maldives election landslide means for India Speaking on his visit, Zameer said, “It was a good visit and …

PM 'maliciously twists' Rahul Gandhi's words: Congress on 'Maharaja' remark
7 months, 3 weeks ago

PM 'maliciously twists' Rahul Gandhi's words: Congress on 'Maharaja' remark

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'maliciously twists' every statement made by party leader Rahul Gandhi to inflame communal prejudices and passions," Congress said on Sunday, responding to PM Modi’s 'insulted maharajas but silent on atrocities of sultans' attack on the Wayanad MP. Earlier today, at an election rally in Karnataka, PM Modi accused Rahul Gandhi of insulting Rajas and Maharajas in …

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Modi’s ‘hate speech’ against Muslims investigated by India’s election commission

The Independent  

The language used by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi – appearing to refer to the country’s Muslim population as “infiltrators” – has sparked outrage among the opposition, who have described it as hate speech and accused the prime minister of dragging India’s democracy into the gutter. Now, the Election Commission of India has sent a notice to Mr Modi’s ruling …

Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties

The Hindu  

There are several important messages from the win by Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, in this week’s parliamentary elections. The PNC’s “super-majority” — over 70 of 93 Members of Parliament or People’s Majlis, including allies and independents — also eases Mr. Muizzu’s path to passing laws and even making constitutional amendments. The results also indicate widespread approval by …

Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Modi extends wishes to President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Eid-ul-Fitr: PM Modi extends wishes to President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. The Indian High Commission in Maldives on social media platform X shared images of the two leaders and wrote, "On the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives …

From calling PM Modi a ’clown’ to insulting Indian flag — 3 controversies involving Maldivian politician Mariyam Shiuna
8 months, 2 weeks ago

From calling PM Modi a ’clown’ to insulting Indian flag — 3 controversies involving Maldivian politician Mariyam Shiuna

Live Mint  

Suspended Maldivian minister Mariyam Shiuna, who recently apologised for her social media post which created controversy for showing disrespect towards the Indian national flag, is not new to controversies, especially when it comes to India. On April 8, Mariyam Shiuna expressed regret after her recent social media post sparked a row because it allegedly showed disrespect towards the Indian national …

‘People of Maldives sorry’: Ex-President Nasheed apologises to India, urges Muizzu to end anti-India calls
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘People of Maldives sorry’: Ex-President Nasheed apologises to India, urges Muizzu to end anti-India calls

Hindustan Times  

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has extended an apology to India amid tense diplomatic ties between the two countries. Former Maldives' president Mohamed Nasheed Voicing his concerns over the impact of India's boycott on Maldives and its economy, Nasheed extended an apology to New Delhi on behalf of the people of his country. We want Indian people to come on …

'Everything Is Good': Maldives Envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb Amid Strained India Ties
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Everything Is Good': Maldives Envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb Amid Strained India Ties

ABP News  

Amid the diplomatic row between India and the Maldives following derogatory remarks by some Maldivian MPs against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldives Envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb, who arrived at the Parliament on the first day of the Budget session, said "everything is good" between Male and New Delhi. #WATCH | Ibrahim Shaheeb, Maldives Envoy arrives arrives at the Parliament on the …

‘President Muizzu should apologise to PM Modi…’ says Maldivian opposition leader
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘President Muizzu should apologise to PM Modi…’ says Maldivian opposition leader

Live Mint  

India-Maldives row: The Maldives Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim has called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, as reported by a Maldivian digital news outlet. India and the Maldives on January 14 "agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel" from the island nation, according to the …

'Shouldn't speak in a way that affects relationship': Maldives opposition leader calls on Muizzu to apologise to PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Shouldn't speak in a way that affects relationship': Maldives opposition leader calls on Muizzu to apologise to PM Modi

Firstpost  

Leader of the Maldives Jumhooree Party Qasim Ibrahim has urged Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to issue a formal apology to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the citizens of India, according to a report. Earlier last year, then Maldives President Ibrahim Solih signed a decree stating that the opposition’s ‘India Out’ campaign is a “threat to national security”. The opposition, led …

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas
11 months ago

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 25, 2024 11:00 IST - 5 MINS READ Amid the ongoing major upheaval in India-Maldives relations, a development in the capital city of Malé proved once again, if at all any proof was required, that it is local problems and not rhetoric on international concerns that influence voting patterns in any nation. On January 13, 58 days …

EaseMyTrip's Nishant Pitti responds to allegations of 'instigating' India-Maldives row
11 months, 1 week ago

EaseMyTrip's Nishant Pitti responds to allegations of 'instigating' India-Maldives row

Hindustan Times  

As the tensions between India and Maldives continue to remain high, travel and tourism platform EaseMyTrip responded to some of the accusations of "instigating" the diplomatic row between the two countries by suspending the flights. Nishant Pitti, co-founder and CEO, EaseMyTrip EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti defended the decision of his company to suspend flight bookings to the island nation amid …

‘I cannot guarantee that…’: Jaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives row
11 months, 1 week ago

‘I cannot guarantee that…’: Jaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives row

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar recently broke his silence on the ongoing diplomatic row with the Maldives saying it can't be guaranteed that every country will support or agree with India all the time. Jaishankar highlighted India's efforts over the past decade to build strong connections globally, focusing on fostering positive sentiments among people, despite the ups and downs in …

WORLD AFFAIRS | India-Maldives row: Is social media driving foreign policy?
11 months, 1 week ago

WORLD AFFAIRS | India-Maldives row: Is social media driving foreign policy?

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 12, 2024 18:00 IST - 8 MINS READ On January 10, Maldivian news portal Adhadhu reported that the website of the Juvenile Court was hacked by Indian hackers. The spat began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago north of Maldives, and posted on X about the beauty of the islands. The puppet of …

Conservative Islamic elements backed by China triggered Maldives crisis: Ex-Indian envoy
11 months, 1 week ago

Conservative Islamic elements backed by China triggered Maldives crisis: Ex-Indian envoy

Hindustan Times  

The rapid decline in ties between India and the Maldives is the result of an Islamic conservative faction coming to power in the Indian Ocean Island, says a former top Indian diplomat. Chinese President Xi Jinping with Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu, in Beijing, "Democracy in Maldives is relatively young, in their teens, and it is a question of lack of …

Amid Maldives Row, EU Report Says Ruling Coalition Used Anti-India Sentiments In 2023 Elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid Maldives Row, EU Report Says Ruling Coalition Used Anti-India Sentiments In 2023 Elections

ABP News  

New Delhi: The European Union, in a report on the September 2023 Presidential Election in Maldives, has noted that the ruling coalition of the Progressive Party of Maldives and the People's National Congress utilised "anti-India sentiments" during the polls held in the country on September 9 and 30 last year. The final report submitted by the European Election Observation Mission …

Modi’s beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi’s beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a series of photos on social media last week showing him snorkeling, strolling on a white-sand beach and lounging in a chair next to turquoise waters in Lakshadweep, an island chain in the Indian Ocean. Three senior Maldives officials reacted to Modi’s post over the weekend calling him a “clown,” a …

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing row between India and the Maldives, Opposition leader and the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail, has called for the government to take a "tougher stand", saying that the racist comments against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were just isolated individual opinions. He said, "Yes, some people, nationalistic people from both countries, may say …

India-Maldives row: ‘This is the way the new India works…,’ says Harsh Goenka
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives row: ‘This is the way the new India works…,’ says Harsh Goenka

Live Mint  

India -Maldives row was triggered when Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging and unsavoury remarks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit. RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka emphasised the Maldivian government's role in maintaining ties with India by suspending ministers. Over derogatory posts, Maldivian authorities suspended the deputy ministers in the youth ministry …

Maldives ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi suspended indefinitely
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi suspended indefinitely

India TV News  

Maldives Vs Lakshadweep row: In a major development, Maldives ministers who made derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been suspended indefinitely. Maldives govt issues clarification Apprehending the consequences, the government of Maldives issued a statement saying it was aware of derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals and added it did …

NCP chief Sharad Pawar backs PM Modi over Maldives diplomatic row
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP chief Sharad Pawar backs PM Modi over Maldives diplomatic row

The Hindu  

Expressing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on January 9 said it was unacceptable if anyone from any other country holding a position made derogatory comments against the Indian Prime Minister. “He is the Prime Minister of our country and if anyone from any other …

Maldives Tourism industry ‘strongly condemns’ derogatory comments by its Ministers on PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives Tourism industry ‘strongly condemns’ derogatory comments by its Ministers on PM Modi

The Hindu  

Facing a backlash following the diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, the island nation's top tourism body has strongly condemned the derogatory comments made by some Deputy Ministers of the country against India and Prime Minister Modi after he visited Lakshadweep. “The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry strongly condemns the derogatory comments made by some Deputy Ministers on social …

Maldives opposition demands President Muizzu’s removal after several ruling leaders mocked India and PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives opposition demands President Muizzu’s removal after several ruling leaders mocked India and PM Modi

Op India  

Following Maldives’ Ministers’ disparaging remarks against India and Indians triggering a diplomatic row, minority leader in the Maldivian Parliament, Ali Azim, on Monday, January 8, called for the sacking of the archipelago’s President Mohamed Muizzu. Taking to X, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer claimed that the ruling party remains “committed to fostering a constructive dialogue with all our partners, especially our …

Maldives Row Mallikarjun Kharge Reaction PM Modi Taking Everything Personally Congress
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives Row Mallikarjun Kharge Reaction PM Modi Taking Everything Personally Congress

ABP News  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Maldives row saying he is taking everything personally after coming to power. "After Narendra Modi came to power he is taking everything personally, Kharge said while speaking to reporters in Karnataka's Kalaburgi, reported news agency ANI. Kalaburagi, Karnataka | On the row over Maldives …

Maldives' tourism industry 'strongly condemns' anti-PM Modi posts, says India has always been first responder in crises
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives' tourism industry 'strongly condemns' anti-PM Modi posts, says India has always been first responder in crises

Firstpost  

Amid a diplomatic row between India and Maldives over disparaging remarks made by Maldivian ministers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep, the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry on Tuesday said that it “strongly condemns” the derogatory comments made on social media platforms against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry strongly condemns the …

India-Maldives row: ‘PM Modi is trying to make…’, says cricketer Mohammed Shami
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives row: ‘PM Modi is trying to make…’, says cricketer Mohammed Shami

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's star pacer Mohammed Shami has spoken on the ongoing Maldives issue and expressed his support for Indian tourism and encouraged fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the Indian beaches. This comes amid the row over derogatory and 'anti-India' remarks made by Maldives minister, leaders and other public figures after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the union …

Lakshadweep Vs Maldives row intensifies further as Male leader calls for no-confidence vote against President
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshadweep Vs Maldives row intensifies further as Male leader calls for no-confidence vote against President

India TV News  

India-Maldives tensions: The situation for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu might go out of the hands amid diplomatic tensions with India as Parliamentary Minority Leader, Ali Azim, on Monday, pushed to oust the newly appointed President through a no-confidence vote in the Parliament. he said in a post on X. Maldives ministers' contentious remarks Notably, the tension between India and Maldives …

Former Maldivian VP Adeeb Urges Government Apology And Direct Dialogue With PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Maldivian VP Adeeb Urges Government Apology And Direct Dialogue With PM Modi

ABP News  

The Maldivian government should have apologised and President Mohamed Muizzu should have reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sorted out the diplomatic crisis, former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb said on Monday as he described the derogatory comments against the Indian leader as "unacceptable." "But when you are in the government, you should be more responsible because you are …

Who is Mr Sinha on X whom Maldivians got in a fight with online, resulting in suspension of 3 of their ministers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Mr Sinha on X whom Maldivians got in a fight with online, resulting in suspension of 3 of their ministers

Op India  

At 6:40 PM on 4th January, Mr Sinha shared PM Modi’s Lakshadweep video in a post on his X account. The Maldivian leader responded to Mr Sinha’s post calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “clown” and a “puppet of Israel”. — Mr Sinha January 6, 2024 “MEA summons to Maldives envoy at a time when Maldivian President is in China …

Remarks against PM Modi do not represent views of Maldives: Male tells Indian envoy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Remarks against PM Modi do not represent views of Maldives: Male tells Indian envoy

Hindustan Times  

The Indian High Commissioner met Dr Ali Naseer Mohamed, the Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry, according to the Sun Online. The Maldivian foreign ministry said the government is aware of "derogatory remarks" on social media platforms against foreign leaders and that the personal views do not represent its position. The meeting came after India summoned Maldivian envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb on …

India reads riot act to Maldives, wants errant ministers dismissed
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India reads riot act to Maldives, wants errant ministers dismissed

Hindustan Times  

The Maldivian high commissioner to India was summoned on Monday to the external affairs ministry and was read the riot act over derogatory remarks posted on social media against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by several ministers in President Mohamed Muizzu's government. The Madivian high commissioner, Ibrahim Shaheeb, was told that since the Maldives have spoiled the bilateral relationship, the onus …

Maldives Prez, Mohamed Muizzu visit marks shift from India to China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives Prez, Mohamed Muizzu visit marks shift from India to China

Live Mint  

President Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a delegation of senior government officials, embarked on an official visit to China on January 7. Meanwhile, a tweet from Maldives Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna, posted days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, has sparked significant social media backlash. Numerous reports and social media posts …

View From India | India’s Maldives challenge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

View From India | India’s Maldives challenge

The Hindu  

In the latest of many recent strains in India’s relations with the Maldives, the Maldivian government on Sunday suspended three Ministers who posted “derogatory remarks” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemned the remarks saying India was “instrumental” in Maldives’ security and prosperity. In contrast, India tends to adopt a domineering stance toward its neighbouring countries.” …

EaseMyTrip suspends all Maldives flight bookings amid row over anti-PM Modi posts: 'Chalo Lakshadweep'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

EaseMyTrip suspends all Maldives flight bookings amid row over anti-PM Modi posts: 'Chalo Lakshadweep'

Hindustan Times  

EaseMyTrip, in a significant move amid the boycott Maldives campaign online, has decided to suspend all Maldives flight bookings following the derogatory remarks made by some ministers, now suspended, against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep. Standing in support of India, Nishant Pitti, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Indian online travel company, …

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip suspends all flight bookings to island nation over anti-PM Modi remarks
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip suspends all flight bookings to island nation over anti-PM Modi remarks

India TV News  

In a notable development amidst the boycott Maldives campaign online, EaseMyTrip has opted to halt all flight bookings to the island nation. This decision comes in response to derogatory comments made by certain now-suspended ministers against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his recent visit to Lakshadweep. EaseMyTrip stands in solidarity with India Standing in support of India, Nishant …

Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb summoned by MEA amid row over ministers' remarks against PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb summoned by MEA amid row over ministers' remarks against PM Modi

India TV News  

In a significant development amid the ongoing row, Maldivian Envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday morning. Last week, a significant controversy erupted when the deputy minister of Maldives, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging remarks about PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit. However, the Maldives government, distancing itself from these remarks, …

'India has been a good friend...': Maldives ex-President Solih condemns 'hateful language' against PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'India has been a good friend...': Maldives ex-President Solih condemns 'hateful language' against PM Modi

India TV News  

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who was succeeded by China-leaning Mohamed Muizzu in last year's presidential elections, condemned the "hateful language" by ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter visited Lakshadweep recently, saying that India has always been a good friend to the island country. As the remarks sparked a backlash from Indians, several of whom cancelled their …

Former Maldives Vice President decries disparaging comments against PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Maldives Vice President decries disparaging comments against PM Modi

Firstpost  

Former Maldives Vice President Ahmed Adeeb on Sunday “strongly condemned” the disparaging comments made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi by certain politicians in his country. The former vice premier’s criticism, which makes fun of Prime Minister Modi’s recent trip to Lakshadweep, comes amid growing outrage over the installation of a deputy minister from the Maldives. Also hitting out at a …

After anti-India posts, 3 Maldives leaders in dock
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After anti-India posts, 3 Maldives leaders in dock

Hindustan Times  

The Maldives government on Sunday suspended at least three ministers who made derogatory comments on social media against India and its leadership even as it distanced itself from the remarks and urged officials not to do anything that affects ties with international partners. The row erupted over the weekend aftersome Maldivian leaders, includingZahid Rameez, a leader of the Progressive Party …

Maldives Suspends Ministers for Derogatory Remarks Against PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives Suspends Ministers for Derogatory Remarks Against PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a bid to save the situation after a major diplomatic embarrassment, the Maldives was forced to suspend three junior ministers -- Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef and Mahzoom Majid -- for using derogatory language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the social media. “All government officials responsible for the comments have been suspended from their posts effective immediately”, …

Anti-India comments: Maldivian Minister Hassan Zihan denies reports of suspension
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-India comments: Maldivian Minister Hassan Zihan denies reports of suspension

Op India  

Maldivian Deputy Minister Hassan Zihan has denied reports that he was one of the three ministers suspended for hate comments against India and PM Modi. He was quoting a tweet by local media outlet Adhadhu, which reported that deputy youth ministers Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef, and Hassan Zihan were suspended over social media posts, making mocking references to Prime Minister …

‘Hateful language’: Ex-Maldivian President condemns remarks against India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Hateful language’: Ex-Maldivian President condemns remarks against India

Hindustan Times  

Former President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday condemned the use of “hateful language” by some Maldivian political leaders against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that such remarks “should not negatively impact the friendship between two countries”. Former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih “I condemn the use of hateful language against #India by Maldivian government officials on …

Maldives suspends three Deputy Ministers as India raises issue of disrespectful remarks against PM
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives suspends three Deputy Ministers as India raises issue of disrespectful remarks against PM

The Hindu  

The Indian High Commission in Maldives on Sunday “strongly raised” the issue of disrespectful remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi made by a few members of the government of President Mohamed Muizzu. “Our High Commission in Maldives had strongly raised and expressed concerns about the comments made in regard to PM by certain Ministers in the Maldives Government with the …

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