IN PHOTOS: Parliamentary elections in Maldives

Updated On: 21 April, 2024 06:01 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Maldivians voted in parliamentary elections on Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation. Pics/AFP (Text/AP)

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<p>The Maldives votes in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed Muizzu`s tilt towards China and away from India, the luxury tourism hotspot`s traditional benefactor</p>

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The Maldives votes in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed Muizzu`s tilt towards China and away from India, the luxury tourism hotspot`s traditional benefactor

<p>Six political parties and independent groups are fielding 368 candidates for 93 seats in Parliament. That is six more seats than the previous Parliament following adjustments for population growth</p>

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Six political parties and independent groups are fielding 368 candidates for 93 seats in Parliament. That is six more seats than the previous Parliament following adjustments for population growth

<p>Muizzu`s election as president last year sharpened the rivalry between India and China, with the new leader taking a pro-China stand and acting to remove Indian troops stationed on one of the country`s islets</p>

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Muizzu`s election as president last year sharpened the rivalry between India and China, with the new leader taking a pro-China stand and acting to remove Indian troops stationed on one of the country`s islets

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Securing a majority in Parliament will be tough for Muizzu because some of his allies have fallen out and more parties entered the race

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About 284,000 people were eligible to vote and tentative results were expected to be announced late Sunday

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Muizzu visited China earlier this year and negotiated an increase in the number of tourists and inbound flights from China

<p>In 2013, Maldives joined China`s `Belt and Road` initiative meant to build ports and highways to expand trade and China`s influence across Asia, Africa and Europe</p>

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In 2013, Maldives joined China`s `Belt and Road` initiative meant to build ports and highways to expand trade and China`s influence across Asia, Africa and Europe

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