India raises concern over Maldives Minister Mariyam Shiuna's derogatory remarks against PM Modi

India on Sunday raised concerns over the recent derogatory remarks by Maldives Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The sources have claimed that the India High Commissioner in Male has taken up the matter with the government of Maldives. The development comes as the Maldivian president Mohammad Muizzu led government distanced itself from the remarks of its minister.

“The government believes that the freedom of expression should be exercised in a democratic and responsible manner, and in ways that do not spread hatred, negativity, and hinder close relationships between the Maldives and international partners," the Maldives government statement added. “The relevant authorities of the government will not hesitate to take action against those who make such derogatory remarks," the statement added.

India Maldives row: Top Points 1. A massive row erupted between India and Maldives after a minister of the island country made some derogatory remarks against PM Modi over his recent visit to Union Territory of Lakshadweep. 2. Maldives Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment Mariyam Shiuna used words like ‘clown’ and ‘puppet’ for the Prime Minister of India.

3. The derogatory remarks sparked huge outrage in India with people calling for boycotting traveling to Maldives for its anti India stand. 4. As the noise around the matter grew, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed slammed the remarks of Maldivian minister and hailed India as an “key ally" of the security and prosperity of the archipelago nation.

5. "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," Mohamed Nasheed said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). 6. "The Mohamed Muizzu government must distance itself from these comments and give clear assurance to India they do not reflect government policy (sic)," the former president added.

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