Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s victory in the Maldives parliamentary elections is expected to usher in a new era in relations with India. Experts believe that Muizzu, who has been critical of India in the past, will likely tone down his rhetoric and seek to maintain a more balanced approach between India and China. The Maldives is a strategically important country for both India and China, and the outcome of the elections could have implications for the balance of power in the Indian Ocean region.