"Appalling Language...": Maldives Ex President Slams Island Minister's Post On PM Modi
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Condemning the statements, Maldives former President Mohamed Nasheed asked President Mohamed Muizzu to tell the world that the comments by the ministers "do not reflect government policy"
Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically-elected President of the Maldives, has strongly condemned "appalling" social media posts by a minister in the archipelago's government on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep islands, India's smallest Union Territory. What appalling language by Maldives Government official @shiuna_m towards the leader of a key ally, that is instrumental for Maldives' security and prosperity. @MMuizzu gov must distance itself from these comments and give clear assurance to India they do not reflect gov policy.
PM Modi's visit to the Union Territory comprising 36 islands with an area of 32 sqkm was seen a move to promote tourism on the island.
In her tweet, the Maldivian minister Mariyam Shiuna used derogatory language against PM Modi. Another minister of the island nation accused India of targeting the archipelago and said India faces significant challenges in competing with the Maldives in beach tourism.
