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The Maldives recently elected a new leader, Mohamed Muizzu, replacing President Ibu Solih. Muizzu. President Solih’s loss was attributed to anti-incumbency sentiment, economic concerns post-COVID-19, internal party divisions, and sovereignty issues fueled by the “India out” campaign.
This election was seen as a contest between India and China’s influence in the Maldives.
About Maldives:
It is a South Asian archipelagic country situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India. It consists of 26 atolls that stretch across the equator. It is the smallest country in Asia, both in terms of land area and population, with around 521,021 people. It is also the world’s lowest-lying country. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 and established a presidential republic in 1968.
