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Maldives suspends ministers for calling Modi 'terrorist'

 Published: 12:37, 8 January 2024

Maldives suspends ministers for calling Modi 'terrorist'

The Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers who made derogatory comments about India and its PM Narendra Modi.

The officials had responded to a social media post from Mr Modi, calling him a "clown", "terrorist" and a "puppet of Israel". A foreign ministry spokesperson said the comments were personal and did not represent the views of the government.

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