Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. As the row between India and the Maldives rages, it has now emerged that the Maldivian government had proposed in November a visit to New Delhi by its President Mohamed Muizzu even as he maintained his call for the withdrawal of Indian troops from the island nation. India News | Male Proposed Visit to New Delhi by President Muizzu.
Tensions between India and the Maldives escalated as President Muizzu s administration proposed his visit to New Delhi while simultaneously advocating for the withdrawal of Indian troops. Despite this proposal, no progress was made, highlighting strained relations. Muizzu, perceived as pro-China, pledged to remove Indian military personnel from the Maldives, leading to a dispute following derogatory social media remarks about Indian Prime Minister Modi by three deputy ministers. India reacted strongly, resulting in the suspension of these officials.
Ties between India and the Maldives took a further hit last week after several leaders close to the government in Male made derogatory remarks about India | Latest News India