Maldives Minister Makes Derogatory Comments On PM Narendra Modi, Gets Slammed By Former Ministers; Maldivian Government Distances Itself From Remarks Against Indian Prime Minister

Posts on social media by a minister and leaders in Maldives against Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked a controversy. This comes after PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Lakshadweep. In the social media posts, the ministers used derogatory language against PM Modi. The tweets came after PM Modi’s tweet about snorkelling in the Lakshadweep. Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemned the comments by the minister. Abdulla Shahid, former Foreign Minister of Maldives also condemned the comments. Hours after the derogatory comments were made against PM Modi, the Maldives government distanced itself from the remarks and said they are views of individuals and not the government. Watch the video to know more.

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