Maldives' Defense Ministry mutes public dissent on Twitter amid concerns over Indian military presence

ChatGPT summary: The Maldivian Defense Ministry and Maldives National Defense Force have disabled the comments section on their official Twitter accounts due to public discontent with the Indian military presence in the country. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the Maldives has sparked anger and concerns among the Maldivian public regarding their nation's sovereignty. The decision to disable comments is seen as an attempt to suppress public dissent. Despite this, many Maldivians are expressing their frustrations by quote-tweeting the ministry's tweets. The situation reflects the increasing opposition to the Indian military presence, driven by concerns over transparency and the growing number of Indian military personnel in the Maldives. The #IndiaOut movement on social media highlights fears of compromised independence. The Maldivian government needs to address these concerns and ensure transparent and sovereignty-respecting military collaboration with India. The government's response and any potential changes to the military agreements remain uncertain, while the voices of the Maldivian people demanding transparency and protection of their sovereignty continue to grow. FULL STORY from The Maldives Journal