New Delhi:The relationship between India and Maldives is likely to face a lot of turbulence. Additionally, Muizzu, the current leader of Maldives, is expected to strengthen ties with China as there are no longer any legislative constraints. This situation is likely to be challenging for India, Harsh V Pant, Vice-President for Studies at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, told ETV Bharat.
This comes as Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s party won the election in a landslide victory on Sunday. According to sources, the People’s National Congress (PNC) won 70 out of 93 seats to take full control of Parliament and the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) led by former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is seen as pro-India, won only 15 seats this time against 65 in the previous Parliament.
The recent electoral victory of the Pro-China party in Maldives is likely to have a significant impact on the relationship between India and Maldives, according to an…