"Maldives Minister's Anti-Modi Remarks Spark Diplomatic Tensions with India"
Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi praised India's longstanding support and criticized derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing India's role as a reliable ally and "911 call" for the Maldives. She highlighted India's assistance in defense and expressed concern over the negative impact of disparaging comments on the age-old relationship between the two nations. The Maldives government distanced itself from the derogatory remarks and emphasized the importance of exercising freedom of expression in a responsible manner.