Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) has emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections held Sunday (Apr 21). As per local media, the ruling PNC has won at least 66 out of 93 seats, crossing the majority mark of 47. However, full results are expected to be declared by Monday morning (Apr 22).
"The ruling PPM/PNC coalition also won the majority of seats in capital Male' city in today's [Sunday] parliamentary election," reported ‘Edition’ news agency.
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Primarily known as one of the most expensive holiday destinations in South Asia, with pristine white beaches and secluded resorts, the strategic Indian Ocean island nation has also become a geopolitical hotspot. Global east-west shipping lanes pass the nation s chain of 1,192 tiny coral islands, stretching around 800 kilometres (500 miles) across the equator. President Mohamed Muizzu, 45, won last September s presidential poll as a proxy for pro-China ex-president Abdulla Yameen, this week freed after a court set aside his 11-year jail term for corruption.
New Delhi: The Maldives will vote Sunday in the country’s 4th multi-party parliamentary elections that will also put to the test for the first-time Pr.
Primarily recognised as one of the priciest vacation spots in South Asia, featuring immaculate white beaches and exclusive resorts, the strategically located island country in the Indian Ocean has evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint.
In the Maldives parliamentary elections, President Mohamed Muizzu s ruling People s National Congress (PNC) has taken a strong lead over the opposition, including the India-friendly Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The PNC has secured 50 out of 93 seats in the People s Majlis, ensuring a majority. Muizzu s administration has been pursuing closer economic cooperation with China, potentially impacting the nation s traditional ally, India. The election outcome is expected to give Muizzu more freedom to pursue his pro-China policies, potentially impacting India s security interests in the region.