Subhechcha Ganguly 
Former presidents, such as Ibrahim Solih and Mohammad Nasheed, had called for the ministers to be held accountable for their criticism of Prime Minister Modi.Due to their disparaging comments directed towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Maldives government suspended three ministers on Sunday.Malsha Shareef, Mahzoom Majid, and Mariyam Shiuna were suspended due to their comments criticising Prime Minister Modi, which caused a significant response.
“I denounce the Maldivian government officials’ use of derogatory rhetoric against India on social media. Former President Ibrahim Solih had stated, “India has always been a good friend to the Maldives and we must not allow such callous remarks to negatively impact the age-old friendship between our two countries.”Former Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid had also demanded stern action against the ministers. “Derogatory remarks made by 2 Deputy Ministers of the current #Maldives Government, and a member of a political party in the ruling coalition, towards Prime Minister @narendramodi and the people of India on social media is reprehensible and odious. I call on the Government to reprimand these officials,” he had said in an X post.
