Some ministers of Maldives made derogatory statements regarding PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep. After this, the government of Maldives suspended three ministers in this matter. However, since this matter, the discussion on social media regarding Maldives has intensified. People want to know about everything related to it. Let us tell you the meaning of the name Maldives today. Along with this, let us tell you how this country is related to India in history.
summoned the ambassador
Maldives Ambassador to India Ibrahim Sahib was summoned in this matter on Monday. Ambassador Ibrahim Sahib expressed strong concern over the comments made by several ministers of Maldives on social media against India and PM Narendra Modi. Whereas, Maldives government PM Narendra Modi Three deputy ministers were suspended on Sunday for making derogatory comments against him.
What is the meaning of Mal in Maldives?
It is said that the word Mal in Maldives comes from Malayalam. It means garland. Diu means island. That is, when the garland of islands was called in one word, it became Maldives. In the ancient Sri Lankan writing Mahavansha, it has been written as Mahiladiva. It means Mahiladweep.
How many Indians live in Maldives
According to the report of the Ministry of External Affairs, the number of NRI Indians in Maldives is 25000. Whereas, the number of people of Indian origin there is 108. That means the total number of Indians in Maldives is 25108. Thousands of Indian people visit Maldives every year. This is very special especially for Bollywood celebrities. Often Bollywood actors and actresses go there and upload photos on social media.
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