Maldives: Nasheed asks MDP to quit government as Solih decrees ban on ‘India Out’ campaign
2 years, 8 months ago

Maldives: Nasheed asks MDP to quit government as Solih decrees ban on ‘India Out’ campaign

Firstpost  

Two swift developments over the previous week/weekend have the potential to dictate the course of domestic politics in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation, Maldives, more than a year ahead of the all-important presidential polls in the last quarter of 2023, with a third one waiting to unfold by June this year. Even as President Ibrahim ‘Ibu’ Solih decreed a ban on ‘India Out’ campaign, as if conceding Parliament Speaker Mohammed ‘Anni’ Nasheed camp’s aborted legislative initiative in the matter, the latter has delivered a googly — on the eve of an official visit to India — at the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party, of which he has been elected president for long years, to quit the government. Ruling party MPs who want no fetters on the people’s freedom of expression and assembly, as different from their opposition to the Yameen camp’s ‘misleading campaign’, as also a substantial section of non-member MDP supporters, privately had earlier contested the Nasheed camp’s draft legislation with the party’s previously-avowed preference for ‘unbridled’ freedom of expression, which they got enshrined in the 2008 Constitution. It may have even diluted the position of either side on the ‘India Out’ campaign, seeking to keep the MDP and national focus on Nasheed and his next moves on the ‘quit government’ front. Sisterly nations In a relatively unrelated development, Maldivian defence minister Mariya Didi met with visiting Indian naval chief, Admiral R Hari Kumar, days ahead of the presidential decree and the subsequent Nasheed diktat, and highlighted that there was much to gain through collaboration between the two ‘sisterly nations’ — a term otherwise used in reference to India by government leaders in common neighbour Sri Lanka.

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'Issue Public Apology For Actions, Lies...': Maldivian Opposition Welcomes Muizzu's India Policy Shift
4 months, 1 week ago

'Issue Public Apology For Actions, Lies...': Maldivian Opposition Welcomes Muizzu's India Policy Shift

News 18  

The main opposition in Maldives has welcomed the President Mohamed Muizzu-led government’s “sudden recalibration” of its India policy and said they have always been confident that New Delhi will be the first responder any time Male “dials an international 911”. The Maldives has always been confident that India will always be the first responder any time the Maldives “dials an… …

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’
4 months, 1 week ago

Maldivian Oppn welcomes Muizzu's India policy shift, seeks apology for past ‘actions, lies’

Hindustan Times  

The Maldivian Democratic Party, the archipelago's main opposition party, has welcomed President Mohammad Muizzu-led government's "sudden recalibration" of its India policy, affirming that India remains the Maldives’ most reliable partner in times of crisis. MDP chief Abdulla Shahid, who previously served as the Maldives' foreign minister, called on the Muizzu administration to issue a public apology “for the actions, lies …

Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties

The Hindu  

There are several important messages from the win by Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, in this week’s parliamentary elections. The PNC’s “super-majority” — over 70 of 93 Members of Parliament or People’s Majlis, including allies and independents — also eases Mr. Muizzu’s path to passing laws and even making constitutional amendments. The results also indicate widespread approval by …

Maldives Elections: What Maldivian President Muizzu’s super majority could mean
8 months ago

Maldives Elections: What Maldivian President Muizzu’s super majority could mean

The Hindu  

After his party won a decisive majority in Sunday’s general elections, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has both executive powers and parliamentary backing to shape the island nation’s policies for the next five years. The party was preparing to hold a huge celebration titled “Welcome — to the People’s Nation’s Majlis”, in capital Male on Monday night. While citing the MDP’s …

'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla Shahid
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Muddying ties with India is impossible', says new Maldives' opposition party leader Abdulla Shahid

New Indian Express  

MALE: Veteran Maldivian diplomat Abdulla Shahid, the new leader of the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has defended Male's close ties with New Delhi, emphasising that 'muddying ties with India is impossible' regardless of the foreign policy changes made by the new government here. In an interview with Sun Online, the 61-year-old former president of the UN General Assembly said, …

‘President Muizzu should apologise to PM Modi…’ says Maldivian opposition leader
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘President Muizzu should apologise to PM Modi…’ says Maldivian opposition leader

Live Mint  

India-Maldives row: The Maldives Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim has called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, as reported by a Maldivian digital news outlet. India and the Maldives on January 14 "agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel" from the island nation, according to the …

'Shouldn't speak in a way that affects relationship': Maldives opposition leader calls on Muizzu to apologise to PM Modi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Shouldn't speak in a way that affects relationship': Maldives opposition leader calls on Muizzu to apologise to PM Modi

Firstpost  

Leader of the Maldives Jumhooree Party Qasim Ibrahim has urged Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to issue a formal apology to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the citizens of India, according to a report. Earlier last year, then Maldives President Ibrahim Solih signed a decree stating that the opposition’s ‘India Out’ campaign is a “threat to national security”. The opposition, led …

Maldives Opposition seeks easy impeachment process of President, Muizzu govt approaches Supreme Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives Opposition seeks easy impeachment process of President, Muizzu govt approaches Supreme Court

India TV News  

Male: Even as the main opposition announced its plan to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, the government has approached the Supreme Court over the recent amendment to Parliament’s standing orders which makes the process of impeachment easier, according to media reports on Tuesday. The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, which holds a majority in the Maldivian Parliament, on Monday, had …

Maldives Opposition set to file impeachment motion against President Muizzu: Report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Maldives Opposition set to file impeachment motion against President Muizzu: Report

Firstpost  

According to local media on Monday, the Maldivian Democratic Party, which is in the majority in the Parliament, has garnered enough signatures to file a resolution to remove President Mohamed Muizzu from office. This comes a day after pro-government MPs and opposition parliamentarians clashed in the Maldives’ Parliament over the ratification of four members of pro-China President Muizzu’s Cabinet. https://t.co/yzV2AHLVo1 …

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas
10 months, 4 weeks ago

India-Maldives ties suffer unprecedented damage due to social media fracas

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 25, 2024 11:00 IST - 5 MINS READ Amid the ongoing major upheaval in India-Maldives relations, a development in the capital city of Malé proved once again, if at all any proof was required, that it is local problems and not rhetoric on international concerns that influence voting patterns in any nation. On January 13, 58 days …

It’s all politics: Why Maldives dissed India
11 months ago

It’s all politics: Why Maldives dissed India

New Indian Express  

Heads turned when Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu gave an 'ultimatum' to India last week to withdraw Indian military personnel from the island nation by March 15. While the tone of the terse statement did not go down well with many in India, it was no surprise as it came days after three deputy ministers in Maldives made disparaging social media …

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast
11 months, 1 week ago

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Relations between India and Maldives seem to have hit a rough patch. First came some controversial remarks from Maldivian politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, prompting a ‘boycott Maldives’ campaign on Indian social media. This was followed by remarks from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on his return from China, that although Maldives was a small country, it “won’t …

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?
11 months, 1 week ago

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?

The Hindu  

India-Maldives ties, which were already going through a rough patch, took a hit over the past week with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asking New Delhi to withdraw its troops from the Indian Ocean island nation by March 15. Recently, a war of words erupted online, with some Ministers in Mr. Muizzu’s government posting controversial remarks on Prime Minister Modi. The …

‘I cannot guarantee that…’: Jaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives row
11 months, 1 week ago

‘I cannot guarantee that…’: Jaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives row

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar recently broke his silence on the ongoing diplomatic row with the Maldives saying it can't be guaranteed that every country will support or agree with India all the time. Jaishankar highlighted India's efforts over the past decade to build strong connections globally, focusing on fostering positive sentiments among people, despite the ups and downs in …

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to remove military personnel by March 15
11 months, 1 week ago

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks India to remove military personnel by March 15

Firstpost  

India has been set a deadline by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to remove its soldiers from the island nation. According to the government, India’s platforms and aid have made a substantial difference in the island nation’s public welfare, humanitarian relief, disaster relief, and fight against illicit maritime operations. Ibrahim Solih’s predecessor, Abdullah Yameen, is claimed to be the first Maldivian …

India-Maldives row | Politics is politics, can’t guarantee every country will support us, says Jaishankar
11 months, 1 week ago

India-Maldives row | Politics is politics, can’t guarantee every country will support us, says Jaishankar

The Hindu  

While shedding light on the India-Maldives row, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on January 13 asserted that "politics is politics" and it can't be guaranteed that every country will support or agree with India every time. "But, seriously, as a solution, what we have been trying to do in the last 10 years, with a lot of success, is to …

Amid Maldives Row, EU Report Says Ruling Coalition Used Anti-India Sentiments In 2023 Elections
11 months, 1 week ago

Amid Maldives Row, EU Report Says Ruling Coalition Used Anti-India Sentiments In 2023 Elections

ABP News  

New Delhi: The European Union, in a report on the September 2023 Presidential Election in Maldives, has noted that the ruling coalition of the Progressive Party of Maldives and the People's National Congress utilised "anti-India sentiments" during the polls held in the country on September 9 and 30 last year. The final report submitted by the European Election Observation Mission …

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India-Maldives row | Our Government must make tougher stand to repair relation with India, says Maldives Opposition leader

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing row between India and the Maldives, Opposition leader and the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail, has called for the government to take a "tougher stand", saying that the racist comments against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were just isolated individual opinions. He said, "Yes, some people, nationalistic people from both countries, may say …

'India Out' campaign in Maldives, supported by current president, was last year when "IT cell" had no interest in Maldives
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'India Out' campaign in Maldives, supported by current president, was last year when "IT cell" had no interest in Maldives

Op India  

The controversy sparked by 3 Maldivian ministers, now suspended, has brought global embarrassment to the Maldivian government. So the Congress’s takeaway is not that Indians made the pro-China Maldivian government bend but that India “lost all the goodwill built over decades”. In a taunt to Mr Sinha, whose tweet first exposed the anti-India faces in the Maldivian government, Kharge blamed …

Maldives opposition demands President Muizzu’s removal after several ruling leaders mocked India and PM Modi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives opposition demands President Muizzu’s removal after several ruling leaders mocked India and PM Modi

Op India  

Following Maldives’ Ministers’ disparaging remarks against India and Indians triggering a diplomatic row, minority leader in the Maldivian Parliament, Ali Azim, on Monday, January 8, called for the sacking of the archipelago’s President Mohamed Muizzu. Taking to X, Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer claimed that the ruling party remains “committed to fostering a constructive dialogue with all our partners, especially our …

Lakshadweep Vs Maldives row intensifies further as Male leader calls for no-confidence vote against President
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lakshadweep Vs Maldives row intensifies further as Male leader calls for no-confidence vote against President

India TV News  

India-Maldives tensions: The situation for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu might go out of the hands amid diplomatic tensions with India as Parliamentary Minority Leader, Ali Azim, on Monday, pushed to oust the newly appointed President through a no-confidence vote in the Parliament. he said in a post on X. Maldives ministers' contentious remarks Notably, the tension between India and Maldives …

‘Appalling language’: Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemns ‘derogatory remarks’ by Mariyam Shiuna
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Appalling language’: Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemns ‘derogatory remarks’ by Mariyam Shiuna

The Hindu  

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemned the derogatory remarks made by the Maldives Minister and urged President Mohamed Muizzu to distance the government from the comments. He said that India is "instrumental" in Maldives' security and prosperity and asked Mr. Muizzu to give assurance to New Delhi that the comments don't reflect government policy. @MMuizzu gov must distance itself from …

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed reacts to remarks against PM Modi: ‘Appalling’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed reacts to remarks against PM Modi: ‘Appalling’

Hindustan Times  

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed on Sunday denounced the island nation minister's comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the latter's recent Lakshadweep visit. Hailing India as a “key ally” of the security and prosperity of the archipelago nation, Nasheed condemned minister Mariyam Shiuna's remarks as "appalling" against Modi. PM Modi with Mohamed Nasheed "What appalling language by Maldives Government …

After meeting Modi in Dubai, Maldives President Muizzu claims India has agreed to withdraw troops from the island nation
1 year ago

After meeting Modi in Dubai, Maldives President Muizzu claims India has agreed to withdraw troops from the island nation

The Hindu  

India has agreed to the new Maldives government’s request to withdraw about 75 Indian military personnel stationed on the islands to work on humanitarian operations, Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu claimed on Sunday, two days after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Government sources on Sunday countered Mr. Muizzu’s claim, saying …

India should read writing on the wall about troop presence in the Maldives
1 year, 1 month ago

India should read writing on the wall about troop presence in the Maldives

China Daily  

Mohamed Muizzu, the newly elected president of Maldives speaks during his inauguration ceremony in Male, Maldives November 17, 2023. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said last week, shortly after taking the oath of office, that he would ensure no foreign troops are stationed in the country to safeguard the country's sovereignty. Muizzu did not name India directly, but considering that only …

Maldives’ Presidential Election Was Not a Referendum on India or China
1 year, 1 month ago

Maldives’ Presidential Election Was Not a Referendum on India or China

The Diplomat  

The political landscape of the Maldives has dramatically shifted following the recent runoff round of the presidential election held on September 30, which witnessed the defeat of the incumbent government led by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party. Much of the opposition’s campaign centered on an “India Out” movement calling for the removal of alleged Indian military personnel …

The stance of the Maldives President-elect on India | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

The stance of the Maldives President-elect on India | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Since his impressive win in the Maldivian presidential election in September 2023, President-elect Mohamed Muizzu has emphasised his desire to send Indian troops out of the country, while pledging to safeguard the Maldives’ independence and sovereignty. According to the Maldives National Defence Force, 75 Indian military personnel stay in the Maldives to maintain and operate the …

The Maldives, the evolution of a democracy
1 year, 2 months ago

The Maldives, the evolution of a democracy

The Hindu  

The Maldives, South Asia’s smallest nation-state, sent a clear signal through its latest presidential election: democracy is thriving. Abdulla Yameen, the most pro-China president so far, served his full term, followed by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the candidate of the Maldivian Democratic Party and the architect of ‘India First’ policy, who served from 2018 till now. Following his defeat, he will …

India looking to engage with the new Maldives govt. on all issues, says MEA
1 year, 2 months ago

India looking to engage with the new Maldives govt. on all issues, says MEA

The Hindu  

India looks forward to engaging the new Maldives government on “all issues”, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, responding to the Maldivian President-elect Mohamed Muizzu’s statement that Indian military personnel would be asked to leave the islands. Coast Guard project opposed While India has had a strong military presence in the Indian Ocean Region for many years, naval …

Change in the Maldives: The Hindu Editorial on the new leader, Mohamed Muizzu
1 year, 2 months ago

Change in the Maldives: The Hindu Editorial on the new leader, Mohamed Muizzu

The Hindu  

The Maldives has chosen a new leader, replacing President Ibu Solih, who won by a landslide in 2018, with Mohamed Muizzu, the Mayor of Male and the choice of the previous ruling party, the PPM. Mr. Muizzu won Saturday’s presidential run-off that followed an inconclusive first round in which no candidate crossed 50% of the vote, winning nearly 54% to …

MALDIVES | Maldives presidential run-off: Pro-India candidate Ibu Solih loses election
1 year, 2 months ago

MALDIVES | Maldives presidential run-off: Pro-India candidate Ibu Solih loses election

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 30, 2023 22:22 IST - 5 MINS READ Pro-India candidate in the Maldivian Presidential election, the incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, lost to the Male city Mayor, Mohamed Muizzu, backed by the China-leaning Progressive Party of Maldives, in the run-off election held on September 30. In the first round, of the 225,486 votes polled, Muizzu was placed in …

Fate of India ties, democracy in balance as Maldives votes in run-off
1 year, 2 months ago

Fate of India ties, democracy in balance as Maldives votes in run-off

Al Jazeera  

Voters in the Maldives choose their next president in a run-off election closely watched by China and India. Voters in the Maldives are casting their ballots in a presidential run-off that could determine the fate of the Indian Ocean archipelago’s nascent democracy as well as its ties with China and India. N Sathiya Moorthy, a political commentator based in the …

Ahead of Maldives poll run-off, India ties remain key issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Ahead of Maldives poll run-off, India ties remain key issue

The Hindu  

Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s close India ties dominated the campaign trail on the eve of Saturday’s election run-off in the island nation, with frontrunner and Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu promising to “safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty”. The Opposition People’s National Congress-Progressive Party of Maldives combine’s candidate Mohamed Muizzu secured the highest vote share of 46.06% while incumbent Mr. …

Maldives’ presidential poll tomorrow; why India, China will keep close watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives’ presidential poll tomorrow; why India, China will keep close watch

Live Mint  

Maldives, the picturesque archipelago in the Indian Ocean, will hold a high-stake run-off presidential election tomorrow – the outcome of which will not only be closely watched by its populace of 500,000 but also India and China, the two Asian powers considered to be vying for geostrategic presence in the region. While incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has strengthened the …

Maldives presidentia l election 2023: Maldives poised for new President with tight race between India-leaning Solih and Muizzu, supported by China-backed PPM
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives presidentia l election 2023: Maldives poised for new President with tight race between India-leaning Solih and Muizzu, supported by China-backed PPM

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 21, 2023 11:00 IST - 7 MINS READ By the evening of September 30, Maldivians will know who their new President will be—the India-leaning Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldivian Democratic Party who is seeking a second term, or Male city Mayor Mohamed Muizzu, who is supported by the China-leaning main opposition party, the Progressive Party of …

Maldives frontrunner eyes closer ties with China
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives frontrunner eyes closer ties with China

The Hindu  

The Maldives stands at a geopolitical crossroads ahead of its presidential runoff vote with the frontrunner, a former construction minister, set on demolishing India's influence and building stronger ties with China. Muizzu won just over 46 percent of Saturday's first-round vote with incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who presided over a restoration of ties with traditional benefactor India, trailing on 39 …

Mint Explainer: Maldives elections and India's strategic interests
1 year, 3 months ago

Mint Explainer: Maldives elections and India's strategic interests

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Maldives, a crucial ally for India in the Indian Ocean, completed its first round of pivotal presidential elections on Saturday. Experts believe President Yameen saw India as a backer of the Maldives Democratic Party, his political rivals. Incumbent President Ibu Solih, who took office in 2018, returned the country’s foreign policy to its “India First" orientation. Additionally, …

Maldives presidential election heading for second round after no clear winner emerges
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives presidential election heading for second round after no clear winner emerges

The Hindu  

The Maldives Presidential election on September 9 was headed toward a second round between the top two candidates after none of the eight contestants secured more than 50% of the vote for an outright win, local media reported. Main opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz secured a surprise lead with more than 46% of votes, while the incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih …

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohmed Solih to face runoff following tough challenge from rival
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohmed Solih to face runoff following tough challenge from rival

The Hindu  

Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is seeking a second term, will face a runoff election later this month, following stiff competition from his main rival in Saturday’s fragmented presidential race. According to local media reports — published ahead of the final tally of the Election Commission — Mohamed Muizzu, fielded by the opposition bloc led by jailed President Abdulla …

Maldives election goes to run-off, with pro-China opposition leading
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives election goes to run-off, with pro-China opposition leading

Al Jazeera  

The Maldives appears headed for a run-off vote after the opposition candidate took a surprise lead over President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, but fell short of an outright majority in a hotly contested presidential election. “Nasheed looks like the biggest winner in today’s outcome, elevating himself to the status of kingmaker,” said Ahmed Shaheed, a former Maldives foreign minister and professor …

As Maldives goes to polls, eight candidates vie for top office in fragmented race
1 year, 3 months ago

As Maldives goes to polls, eight candidates vie for top office in fragmented race

The Hindu  

Over 2,80,000 people of the Maldives will have a say in the presidential polls on Saturday, a race that has been shaped by three presidents – the incumbent, a breakaway leader, and a jailed politician. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is seeking a record second term amid a host of political challenges, including a diminished party, after his former colleague Mohamed …

Maldives heads to polls amid India-China rivalry, fears for democracy
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives heads to polls amid India-China rivalry, fears for democracy

Al Jazeera  

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is pulling out all the stops to win re-election. “Many people do not feel as if they have options … They tell us that they’ve seen their hopes for a clean government dashed again, and say they do not like any of the candidates.” The apparent apathy is a far cry from five years ago …

Maldives presidential election 2023: Debt, India’s military presence major concerns
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives presidential election 2023: Debt, India’s military presence major concerns

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 07, 2023 18:48 IST - 4 MINS READ The 2023 Presidential election is unlike any other in the short history of multi-party democracy in the Maldives, a journey that the people of this archipelago nation embarked on in 2008. There is no one central issue that political parties highlight: the main opposition, the Progressive Party of Maldives, …

Maldives Presidential Election 2023: Odds Stacked Against Ibu Solih in Two-Way Battle with Mohamed Muizzu
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives Presidential Election 2023: Odds Stacked Against Ibu Solih in Two-Way Battle with Mohamed Muizzu

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 05, 2023 15:33 IST - 6 MINS READ The odds, and history, are stacked against Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as he seeks a second term in the September 9 election: his party, the Maldivian Democratic Party, is now a diminished entity after a major split, and, since the first multi-party election in 2008, no President has …

Maldives: After EC, SC denies nomination to Yameen, Solih faces record seven rivals
1 year, 4 months ago

Maldives: After EC, SC denies nomination to Yameen, Solih faces record seven rivals

Firstpost  

Maldives has a two-phase presidential election with the top two from the first round facing off in the run-off, if no one obtains the mandated 50% minimum With the Maldivian Supreme Court upholding the Election Commission’s rejection of the candidature of the jailed ex-president Abdulla Yameen of the Opposition PPM-PNC combine, President Ibrahim ‘Ibu’ Solih faces seven contenders in his …

Maldives SC bars Yameen from contesting September presidential polls
1 year, 4 months ago

Maldives SC bars Yameen from contesting September presidential polls

The Hindu  

The Maldives Supreme Court on Sunday barred the jailed former President Abdulla Yameen from contesting the island nation’s presidential election in September, citing his conviction by a criminal court. However, his party had nominated him as its candidate for the island nation’s presidential race scheduled on September 9, in which incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is seeking a second term. …

Maldives Elections: Pro-China Opposition’s 'India Out' Drive Cashing In on Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Maldives Elections: Pro-China Opposition’s 'India Out' Drive Cashing In on Modi

The Quint  

A Maldivian government statement says: “Such dishonourable acts by the Opposition regarding one of Maldives’ key bilateral partners and its leadership does not only provoke hatred but also promote hostility with the objective of tarnishing the country’s long-standing cordial ties with India.” But an undeterred PPM plans to capitalise on Modi to rally Maldives Muslim masses behind it amid the …

Former Maldives President Nasheed quits ruling MDP months ahead of presidential polls
1 year, 6 months ago

Former Maldives President Nasheed quits ruling MDP months ahead of presidential polls

The Hindu  

Parliamentary Speaker and former President of the Maldives Mohamed Nasheed has quit the ruling party, he said on Wednesday, amid growing speculation that he might run against incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in September from a newly floated party. Mr. Nasheed’s decision to quit the MDP — he is a founding member — comes amid a deepening political struggle between …

Maldives: Why JP’s Decision to Contest Presidential Poll will not Affect Solih Government
1 year, 9 months ago

Maldives: Why JP’s Decision to Contest Presidential Poll will not Affect Solih Government

News 18  

The late Saturday decision of the Jumhooree Party in the MDP-led ruling combine in Maldives to contest the September presidential polls on its own will not affect the stability of the incumbent Ibrahim ‘Ibu’ Solih’s government. Another ally, the Maumoon Reform Movement has deferred a decision on Solih’s missive, seeking support, until the return of party founder and former President …

Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary
1 year, 10 months ago

Maldives on edge after bitterly fought presidential primary

Al Jazeera  

Ruling party says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the vote, but his rival has alleged fraud and is yet to concede. The Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has been declared the winner of a contentious presidential primary, but his rival has alleged voter fraud and has yet to concede the vote, heightening political uncertainty in the popular Indian Ocean tourist …

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