India Expresses Concern over Maldives Minister Shiuna’s ‘Derogatory’ Comments on PM Modi, Sparking Outrage | 10 Key Points

  • Tensions escalated between India and Maldives following derogatory remarks made by a Maldivian minister concerning Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
  • Mariyam Shiuna, the Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment in Maldives, used terms like ‘clown’ and ‘puppet’ to describe the Prime Minister of India.
  • These offensive comments triggered widespread outrage in India, leading to calls for boycotting travel to Maldives due to its perceived anti-India stance.
  • Amidst the growing controversy, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed criticized the comments made by the Maldivian minister, emphasizing India’s role as a “key ally” for the security and prosperity of the archipelago nation.
  • Expressing his dismay, Nasheed stated, “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,” in a post on social media.
  • Nasheed urged the Mohammad Muizzu government to disassociate itself from the derogatory remarks and provide a clear assurance to India that these comments do not reflect government policy.
  • Responding to the situation, the newly-elected government of Mohammad Muizzu distanced itself from the minister’s remarks, assuring that relevant authorities would take action against those making such derogatory comments.
  • India, in response, expressed concerns over the remarks directed at the Indian Prime Minister, initiating diplomatic channels to communicate India’s stance to Maldivian officials.
  • This development coincides with Mohammad Muizzu’s election campaign, which prominently featured an anti-India stance, leading to strained relations between the two nations since his assumption of the presidency.
  • The new Maldivian government is noticeably aligning itself with the Arab world, as evidenced by Mohammad Muizzu’s initial international trip to Turkey—a nation known for its anti-India views.
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