Indian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Munu Mahawar's visit to the Foreign Ministry was for a scheduled meeting, the Indian High Commission said.

The Indian ambassador arrived at the Foreign Ministry early this afternoon amid a strong anti-campaign against holidays in the Maldives in the name of promoting Lakshadweep in the Indian union territory.

The High Commission said in a post on X that Ambassador Munu Mahawar met with Ambassador at Large Dr. Ali Naseer Mohammed at the Foreign Ministry to discuss bilateral relations.

The Maldivian Ambassador to India, Ibrahim Shaheeb, was produced before the External Affairs Ministry this morning in connection with the insult to Modi. However, the government has not provided details of the meeting.

Deputy ministers Maryam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef and Abdullah Mahzoom Majid have been suspended for insulting Modi. They have been suspended amid widespread criticism.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the issue yesterday that the opinion of the government officials is not the word of the government. They said they would not hesitate to take action against those responsible.

Some Indians are also campaigning on social media under the name of Maldives Out.