India s Navy Chief R Hari Kumar has said that PM Narendra Modi s government has not instructed defence personnel to withdraw from Maldives amid the ongoing diplomatic row between the two countries.
Maldivian President Mohammad Muizzu, fresh from a China visit, has asked India to withdraw its military personnel by March 15. The decision, which could strain bilateral ties, was made following a core group meeting in the Maldives. The move comes despite Maldives claiming 89 Indian military personnel stationed, whereas the actual number is 77, engaged in roles such as doctors, pilot trainers, surveyors, and hydrography experts.
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