“This too shall pass” seems to be New Delhi’s unstated reaction to the Maldives’ President-elect Mohamed Muizzu’s assertion that he will start the process of removing “Indian troops” from the archipelago no sooner he takes charge on 17 November.
Maldives new pro-China President might grant greater access to the Indian Ocean to Chinese vessels. But he has to be careful about upsetting India which is a close neighbour instead of pleasing distant China. Besides, Beijing which is battling an economic slide is no more in a generous mood
India News: India suffered a setback in the neighbouring Maldives as a candidate backed by China, Mohamed Muizzu, defeated pro-India incumbent President Ibrahim S.