India-China 'Face-off' in Maldives: President Muizzu Faces Litmus Test Amid Anti-India Policy Concerns

Maldives is currently witnessing its fourth multi-party parliamentary elections, a pivotal moment that will also serve as a litmus test for President Muizzu's hostile India policy. Following his decision to expel Indian military personnel from Maldives, tensions have escalated, with India hoping for a majority win by the pro-India Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP).