Maldivian politician Mariyam Shiuna apologises after ‘disrespectful’ post on Indian flag

Mariyam Shiuna, Maldivian politician, issued an apology amidst a controversy surrounding a deleted social media post that was perceived as disrespectful towards the Indian National Flag. The post, now taken down, displayed a campaign poster from an opposition party, seemingly adorned with the Ashok Chakra commonly seen on the white central band of the Indian flag. Following widespread backlash and public outcry, Shiuna removed the post and subsequently issued an apology.