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Muizzu’s stunning parliamentary victory has heightened fears of a return to autocratic rule in the Maldives. His party’s overwhelming majority could enable him to amend the constitution and consolidate power, potentially eroding democratic institutions and judicial independence. Moreover, Muizzu’s strained relations with India and lack of external economic support, particularly from China, have raised concerns about the country’s financial stability.
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.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured an overwhelming majority in the parliamentary elections, capturing 71 out of 93 seats and marking a major shift in regional politics. This victory solidifies Muizzu’s power and reflects a shift away from India and towards China in Maldivian foreign policy orientation.
