Describing the comments against PM Modi as "uncalled for", Adeeb said that the ruling party has these "extreme elements" who are calling for India out.
Maldivian President, Mohamed Muizzu has refrained from making any comments on this issue, even though the three deputy ministers have been suspended for making derogatory comments against PM Modi.
The Maldivian foreign ministry said the government is aware of "derogatory remarks" on social media platforms against foreign leaders and that the personal views do not represent its position.