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Maldives MP Urges Parliament To Summon FM For Inaction Over Remarks On PM Modi

PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep on January 2 sparked controversy after he shared images of the serene island on social media.

Maldives MP Mickail Naseem
Maldives MP Mickail Naseem

In light of disrespectful remarks aimed at Indian PM Modi by senior officials, Mickail Naseem, an MP in Maldives, has demanded parliamentary action. He criticized the government’s inaction and urged swift accountability from the foreign minister.

Summoning Officials

Formal Request Made by MP to Question Implicated Officials

Naseem formally requested the parliamentary committee to summon the foreign minister for questioning regarding the lack of urgency exhibited by the Maldives government. Additionally, he urged the summoning of implicated officials for their derogatory comments.

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Outcry over Derogatory Remarks

Disparaging Comments Trigger Outrage

A controversy ignited following disparaging remarks made by a Maldivian deputy minister and other officials about PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep. The comments, widely criticized, led to a call for accountability within the government.

PM Modi’s Lakshadweep Visit

Prime Minister’s Lakshadweep Trip Sparks Comments

PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep on January 2 sparked controversy after he shared images of the serene island on social media. The visit, portrayed as an ‘adventurous experience,’ prompted derogatory references from Maldivian officials.

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Social Media Uproar

Deletion of Mocking Post and Condemnation

A now-deleted post by Maldivian Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Shiuna, mockingly referenced PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit. The former Maldivian President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, condemned such language against India, highlighting the nation’s strong friendship.

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Solih’s Condemnation

Former President Denounces Disrespectful Language

Expressing disapproval, former Maldivian President Solih condemned the use of ‘hateful language’ against India by government officials on social media. He emphasized the longstanding positive relations between India and Maldives.

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Israel Initiates Desalination Program in Lakshadweep

In a move aimed at enhancing Lakshadweep’s tourism, Israel announced the commencement of a desalination program on Tuesday. This initiative holds promise for the Indian archipelago’s tourism sector amidst ongoing controversies surrounding the Maldives.

The Israeli embassy, through a social media post on X, confirmed their readiness to kickstart the desalination program in Lakshadweep. The embassy stated, “We were in #Lakshadweep last year upon the federal government’s request to initiate the desalination program.” They shared images of the pristine Indian beaches, inviting visitors to experience the captivating underwater beauty of #lakshadweepislands.

Highlighting the allure of Lakshadweep’s serene beaches, the embassy’s images aimed to entice those yet to experience the mesmerizing underwater marvels of the islands.

The move by Israel signals a potential advancement for Lakshadweep’s tourism industry, showcasing the region’s natural splendor amidst ongoing controversies elsewhere in the region.

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