Parliamentary Minority leader Ali Azim in the Maldives has called for the removal of President Mohamed Muizzu, including a vote of no confidence, following derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Parliamentary Minority leader in the Maldives, Ali Azim, on Monday called for steps to remove the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, including a vote of no confidence in the aftermath of the derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“We, d Democrats, r dedicated to upholding d stability of the nation’s foreign policy n preventing d isolation of any neighboring country. R u willing to take all necessary steps to remove prez @MMuizzu from power? Is @MDPSecretariat prepared to initiate a vote of no confidence?” (sic), the leader wrote on X.
A row erupted after several ministers of the Maldives posted derogatory remarks on social media against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the latter’s visit to Lakshadweep.
On Sunday, the government of the Maldives suspended three deputy ministers for their remarks against PM Modi.
According to Maldivian media reports, deputy ministers in the youth ministry, Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, were suspended.
On Monday, the Maldivian envoy to India was summoned to the External Affairs Ministry and was conveyed strong concern over the remarks.
