Male: The leader of the Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP), Qasim Ibrahim, urged Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to issue a formal apology to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for his remarks. Qasim Ibrahim emphasized the need to refrain from language that could impact diplomatic relations, highlighting the duty to consider the state's obligations. He supported President Solih's decision to ban the "India Out" campaign and advised against nullifying the presidential decree.

Qasim Ibrahim further stated that nullifying the decree would be detrimental to the nation and called on President Muizzu to extend a formal apology to the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi for his comments following the China trip.

Last year, then Maldives President Ibrahim Solih signed a decree labeling the opposition's 'India Out' campaign as a "threat to national security." The campaign, led by former President Abdulla Yameen, alleged the presence of Indian military officers in the Maldives violated sovereignty.

President Solih, known for condemning derogatory remarks causing a diplomatic standoff, later agreed with India on expediting the withdrawal of Indian military personnel. The withdrawal was a key campaign point for Muizzu's party during the presidential elections.

A controversy arose when a Maldivian deputy minister and government officials made disparaging comments about Prime Minister Modi's Lakshadweep visit. Despite the government distancing itself from the remarks, tensions persisted. On the second day of Muizzu's presidency, he formally requested the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives.

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