00:00 In a significant turn of events, the Maldivian government has taken decisive action by suspending
00:09 ministers whose inflammatory social media posts against Indian Prime Minister Narendra
00:14 Modi ignited a major controversy.
00:17 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement addressing the Government of India's
00:22 stance regarding these insulting posts on social media.
00:27 Those who made such posts on social media while in government positions have now been
00:31 suspended from their jobs, the statement said without revealing the names of those who have
00:37 been suspended.
00:38 As per local media, ministers Mariam Shiona, Malsha and Hassan Zian have been suspended.
00:46 The controversy unfolded when these ministers and other Maldivian leaders posted derogatory
00:51 remarks against PM Modi triggered by his social media posts showcasing his visit to Lakshadweep.
00:59 The posts, particularly those featuring him snorkelling, went viral, leading to suggestions
01:05 from social media users to consider Lakshadweep as an alternative tourist destination to the
01:10 Maldives.
01:11 After Maldivian ministers made derogatory comments, boycott Maldives started trending
01:17 on X with many cancelling their book tickets to Maldives.
01:21 Stay tuned for further updates as the situation continues to evolve.
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