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.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured a decisive majority in Sunday’s general elections, gaining 71 out of 93 seats in the People’s Majlis. This outcome gives the ruling party both executive powers and parliamentary backing to shape the island nation’s policies for the next five years.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has hailed the outcome of the general elections as a message of autonomy and sovereignty. The pro-China leader’s People’s National Congress (PNC) secured a super majority in the People’s Majlis, strengthening his position. Muizzu highlighted the role of the election in upholding Islamic principles and emphasized that Maldivians do not want foreign coercion.
