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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:47am on 07 Jan 2024,Sunday India Global
The Maldives government has distanced itself from minister Mariyam Shiuna's offensive remarks against PM Modi, stating they were her "personal opinion". In an official statement, the Maldives government said it was aware of derogatory comments on social media against foreign leaders, but these do not represent its views. It believes freedom of expression should be exercised responsibly without spreading hatred or hurting ties with international partners. The government added it won't hesitate to take action against those making such remarks. The row erupted after multiple Maldivian politicians, including Shiuna, mocked Modi's recent Lakshadweep visit, calling him names in now-deleted tweets. The government's statement attempts to defuse the escalating tensions.
