Maldives has elected Mohamed Muizzu as its new President. His first move is to remove Indian soldiers from the country, a campaign known as "India Out." While not directly naming India in his victory speech, it's noteworthy that India is the sole foreign power with a military presence in the archipelago. This election result is seen as a win for China in the Indian Ocean, as Muizzu, a pro-China candidate, defeated incumbent Ibrahim Solih, who had strengthened Maldives-India relations. Muizzu's predecessor, Abdullah Yameen, incurred heavy infrastructural debts and was disqualified due to a criminal conviction. Muizzu promptly secured Yameen's release from prison, placing him under house arrest in Male. Why is Maldives important to India? TOI Explores

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