The People’s National Congress (PNC), led by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, has emerged victorious in the recent parliamentary elections, securing a substantial majority in the country’s legislative body, the Majlis. This outcome has the potential to solidify Muizzu’s pro-China stance and raises concerns about the future of Maldives-India relations.With 66 wins out of the 86 … Read more
The Maldives voted enthusiastically on Sunday in a parliamentary election set to test President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from regional powerhouse and traditional benefactor India. Among the first to vote was Muizzu, 45, who cast his ballot at the Tajuddin school in the capital Male and urged Maldivians to ensure a high … Read more
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu alleged that former President Solih “had operated on orders from a foreign ambassador, which resulted in extensive damage.” File Photo (ANI) Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has alleged that his predecessor Ibrahim Mohamed Solih operated on orders from “a foreign ambassador”. In an interview with the Public Service Media (PSM), Muizzu, without … Read more
Male: Asserting that Maldives is not a small nation, President Mohamed Muizzu has said that the steps taken by his government to ensure the Indian Ocean island nation’s security on its own should not concern any “external parties”. The pro-China Maldivian leader’s comments came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a … Read more
Chaotic scenes unfolded in the Maldives’ Parliament on Sunday as members from the ruling and opposition factions engaged in physical confrontations. A video circulating on social media captured the chaos, showing MPs exchanging kicks and blows, with one member even using a horn to disrupt the speaker’s address. The clashes erupted due to differences between … Read more
Home Viral WATCH: ‘Royal Rumble’ Or Maldives Parliament? MPs Kick, Punch And Wrestle Each Other In Key Session Chaos erupted in Maldives Parliament on Sunday as rival lawmakers came to blows and engaged in a full-blown fight inside the House. Screengrab from video shared on X. New Delhi: No, it’s not a WWE ring where … Read more
Maldives media reported that President Mohamed Muizzu has asked the Indian government to withdraw the Indian troops from the island nation before March 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai. (File Photo: ANI) India-Maldives Row: India and Maldives have “agreed to fast-track … Read more
The Maldives has called for India to withdraw troops from its territory by March 15, an official said on Sunday, in a step that will further strain ties between the South Asian neighbours. President Mohamed Muizzu won election last year on a pledge to end the Maldives’ “India first” policy, in a region where New … Read more
Amid a diplomatic row with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Saturday said the island nation may be small but it doesn’t give other countries the license to “bully us”. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addresses a press briefing. (File Photo: ANI) India-Maldives Row: Returning home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed … Read more
Apparently jolted by a major backlash following some lawmakers’ disparaging comments about PM Modi and India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has appealed to China to “intensify” efforts to send more tourists to his country”, news agency PTI reported on January 9. This comes amid a significant number of cancellation of reservations by Indian tourists in … Read more
