Pro-China party reportedly wins big in the Maldives, likely accelerating its shift away from India
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Pro-China party wins landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections
Voters back President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from traditional ally IndiaMaldives voters have backed President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from traditional benefactor India, with his party winning control of parliament in an election landslide.Muizzu’s People’s National Congress (PNC) won 66 of the first 86 seats declared, according to the Elections Commission of Maldives, already more than enough for a super-majority in the 93-member parliament. Continue...
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Maldives parliamentary polls: Pro-China Mohamed Muizzu’s party wins over two-thirds majority
The Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, led by India-leaning former President Ibrahim Solih, managed to win just 15 seats in the 93-member House.
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Pro-China President Muizzu's party sweeps Maldives parliamentary elections, preliminary results say
By MOHAMEED SHARUHAN Associated Press MALE, Maldives (AP) — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s political party has swept parliamentary elections in a strong endorsement of his pro-China foreign policy, according to preliminary results reported Monday by local media. The People’s National Congress won 70 out of 93 seats in Sunday’s vote, and along with three seats