Maldives Ministers Suspended Over Derogatory Remarks Against India, PM Modi | News18 | N18V
The Maldives government has reportedly suspended three of its ministers for their derogatory remarks on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the Lakshadweep vs Maldives row. The ministers suspended are – Hassan Zihan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport and Civil, Mariyam Shiuna – Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts and Malsha, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Youth Empowerment.
The move comes after PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit last week triggered word of war after Maldives minister Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, in a social media post, claimed that India is shifting focus from the Maldives by promoting Lakshadweep as another tourist spot.
Many Indians also cancelled their trip to the Maldives for Lakshadweep after PM Modi posted pictures of the beaches on social media.
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