Maldives's location in the Indian Ocean makes it strategically important to India. As President Solih, seen as friendly to India, faces a tough re-election and the Opposition fuels the 'India-Out' campaign, here's all you need to know.
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Commonwealth election observers will be deployed to the Maldives for the second round of voting in the 2023 Presidential Election. Voters will be returning to the polls after none of the candidates secured more than 50 percent of the votes in the first round held on 9 September.
Election Commissioner leads delegation to Maldives, observes conduct of Presidential Election aninews.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aninews.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
EC Goel in Maldives theprint.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theprint.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.