Maldivians are voting in parliamentary elections, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation. Both countries are seeking a foothold in the Maldives, which are in a strategic location in the Indian Ocean.
MALE, Maldives — Maldivians voted in parliamentary elections Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation.
Securing a majority in Parliament will be tough for Muizzu because some of his allies have fallen out and more parties entered the race. Muizzu’s election campaign theme for president was “India out,” accusing his predecessor of compromising national sovereignty by giving India too much influence.India to build new naval base close to Maldives amid tensions over China tiesAt least 75 Indian military personnel were stationed in the Maldives and their known activities were operating two aircraft donated by India and assisting in the rescue of people stranded or faced with calamities at sea.
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