The ruling party’s candidates ran for 90 seats. The candidates who ran in the elections also included 89 candidates from Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP); 39 candidates from the Democrats; 10 candidates from Jumhoory Party (JP); four candidates from Maldives Development Alliance (MDA); four from Adhaalath Party (AP); two from Maldives National Party (MNP); and 130 independent candidates, the news portal reported.
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Narendra Modi greets Maldives President Muizzu amid strained relationship with the island nation
“Prime Minister further conveyed that as we celebrate Eid Al Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood, and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for,” the message said.
India allows export of certain quantities of essential commodities following Maldives’ request
Amid a strained diplomatic relation between the two nations, India recently allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for 2024-25 under a unique bilateral mechanism, at the request of the Maldives government. The Indian High Commission in Maldives said the quotas for each of these items have been revised upwards. “Upon the request […]
New Delhi-Male officials discuss deployment of Indian personnel for aviation platforms during high-level core group meeting
A file picture of Indian PM Narendra Modi meeting Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
Indian boycott of Maldives tourism causing up to 80 per cent drop in seasonal earnings
The boycott is one of the aspects of the decline in diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives, first started by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
Indian-Maldives row: President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in his nation even in civilian clothing after May 10
President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian troops will not remain in Maldives even in civilian clothing after May 10
Indian forces to leave Maldives by May 10, says Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday informed the country’s Parliament that the first group of Indian troops will move out of the nation before March 10. “Diplomatic discussions with other nations that the President can conduct are ongoing. We have officially requested India to remove its troops stationed in the Maldives. Deliberations on this issue […]
Maldives Parliament turns chaotic after lawmakers trade blows during special session
During the altercation, MP Shaheem was injured when he clashed with Kendhikulhudhoo MP Ahmed Easa.
Amid strained relationship, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu wishes India on Republic Day
The fresh development also occurred just days after Mohamed Muizzu visited China and met President Xi Jinping.
India-Maldives standoff: Opposition parties of island nation express concern about Muizzu stance on “ally”
The open support for India by the two parties — the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats — came a day after the Maldives government said that a Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, would be docking at a Maldivian port.