India-Maldives relations: Tensions Rise Over Ministerial Remarks

In a recent diplomatic escalation, India is at odds with the Maldives following critical remarks from Maldivian ministers about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Administrator Praful Khoda Patel commended nationwide support for Modi and clarified that the ministers faced disciplinary action, signaling India's intolerance for such insults. Patel dismissed talk of a public apology and encouraged the continuation of traditional exchanges. The controversy, sparked by social media comments, has become a political flashpoint, with the Maldives suspending the ministers involved. Tensions between the nations have heightened since President Mohamed Muizzu's election, marked by his push for the withdrawal of Indian troops on national security grounds. As Muizzu plans a visit to China, the situation remains fluid, with diplomatic implications.