The initial trends of the Maldives election suggest President Mohamed Muizzu-led People's National Congress (PNC) is leading with 66 out of 93 seats as the counting of votes is underway for the parliamentary election. The official results are expected to be declared on Monday, April 22., Asia News - Times Now
The tiny Indian Ocean nation of Maldives is all set to hold its 20th parliamentary elections on Sunday (Apr 21), the results of which must be announced before April 28. As per sources, preliminary results will be announced by tomorrow midnight and final results will be out by Monday morning.
In a setback to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, pro-India opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Saturday secured a landslide victory in the capital Male's Mayoral election.
Indian aid and support for the Maldives have marked close ties between the two nations. But newly elected, pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu's 'India Out' campaign and demand for the withdrawal of Indian personnel have New Delhi worried