“Wishing a happy birthday to the esteemed Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar! May the year ahead be filled with success and positive diplomatic endeavors,” expressed Zahid Rameez on the X platform (formerly Twitter).
Rameez’s was responding to a post of Jaishankar’s acknowledgment of Prime Minister Modi’s birthday wishes.Modi conveyed, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister @DrSJaishankar Ji. His dedication and contributions in shaping India’s foreign policy have been exemplary. May this year bring more success and good health as he continues to serve our nation with dedication.”
In response, Jaishankar expressed gratitude, stating, “Thank you Pradhan Mantri @narendramodi for your kind birthday wishes. Your vision is a constant inspiration as we work towards our nation’s growth and development.”
The controversy arose when Maldivian politicians, including Rameez, a leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives, and deputy minister Mariyam Shiuna, strongly reacted to social media posts comparing Lakshadweep to the Maldives as a tourist destination after Modi’s recent visit to the islands.
