Maldives Minister Suspended for Mocking Indian Flag Symbol Amid Fragile Ties
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Maldives minister Mariyam Shiuna suspended for controversial social media post mocking Indian flag's Ashok Chakra symbol.
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Shiuna used Indian flag image in post targeting opposition party; apologized for unintentional resemblance to Indian flag.
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Incident follows backlash against Shiuna for earlier disparaging remarks about Indian PM Modi.
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Comes days after Maldives thanked India for renewing essential commodities export quota to island nation.
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Despite strained ties under President Mohamed Muizzu's government, India remains vital economic partner for Maldives.