{"id":498011,"date":"2024-01-07T16:43:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T11:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=498011"},"modified":"2024-01-07T17:39:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T12:09:59","slug":"maldives-mariyam-shiuna-pm-modi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/india-news\/maldives-mariyam-shiuna-pm-modi\/","title":{"rendered":"Maldives government distances itself from its minister Mariyam Shiuna\u2019s derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calls it personal opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Maldives government, in a statement on Sunday, rejected the derogatory remarks made by the country\u2019s minister against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that they do not represent the views of the Maldivian government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official statement read the government of Maldives is aware of derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals. These opinions are personal and do not represent the views of the government of Maldives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Big Breaking: Maldives govt issues statement on remarks by Maldives minister on PM Modi; Says,&#39;these opinions are personal and do not represent the views of the Government of Maldives&#39; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UdxNghyCNr\">pic.twitter.com\/UdxNghyCNr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sidhant\/status\/1743927563884593532?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It added the government believes that 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 its international partners. Moreover the relevant authorities of the government will not hesitate to take action against those who make such derogatory remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<br>Member of ruling party of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Maldives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Maldives<\/a> Zahid Rameez abuses Indians while mocking PM <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Modi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Modi<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lakshadweep?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lakshadweep<\/a> visit.<br><br>Massive tour &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/hotel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#hotel<\/a> cancellations for Maldives reported from India after Maldives ruling party members abused India \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 <br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BoycottMaldives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BoycottMaldives<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#India<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/viralvideo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#viralvideo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/y8l6mD90lk\">pic.twitter.com\/y8l6mD90lk<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Amresh (@amaresh_24) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amaresh_24\/status\/1743843794083332136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 7, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A row erupted after multiple Maldivian politicians, including a minister Mariyam Shiuna, mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s recent visit to Lakshadweep. Shiuna, the Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment in Maldives, called PM Modi a clown and puppet in now deleted posts on X(formerly Twitter). The tweets were taken down after backlash on the micro-blogging site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Suniltada07\/status\/1743541213586952487\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A row erupted after a Maldivian political leader tweeted controversial remarks mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s visit to the Lakshadweep. In one of the tweets Zahid Rameez accused India of copying a small economy like Sri Lanka to make money. The Maldivian MP wrote on X(Formerly Twitter) it is very sad that a big country like India is trying to make money by copying a small economy like Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mariyam Shiuna, a Deputy Minister\u00a0in the Maldives govt, posted this insulting comment against PM Modi.<br><br>In her position mocking a democratically elected PM of a nation that has always helped the Maldives is beyond shameful.<br><br>Lets Explain them newton\u2019s third\u263a\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SayNoToMaldives?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SayNoToMaldives<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wIyaCRO9QK\">pic.twitter.com\/wIyaCRO9QK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SICKooLAR HINDUSTHANI(Modi&#39;s Family ) (@patlavathajay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/patlavathajay\/status\/1743728899979129316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 6, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rameez also made a controversial remark on January 5, sharing another Tweet which claimed thaht PM Modi\u2019s move is a big setback for the Maldives and will boost tourism in Lakshadweep. After these posts the internet was flooded with sharp criticism against the Maldivian official, with several people calling to boycott Maldives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The official statement read the government of Maldives is aware of derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals. 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