In a huge setback to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, oppostion party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the mayoral elections of Male amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff with India. In 2023, Muizzu had resigned from the post to contest the presidential elections, news agency.

Maldives: Adam Azim from Maldivian Democratic Party wins Male mayoral by-election

In a huge setback to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, oppostion party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the mayoral elections of Male amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff with India.

Maldives President Muizzu's party loses key local polls amid diplomatic tensions with India

Maldives: President Muizzu's party loses mayoral polls amid diplomatic tensions with India

The India-Maldives row has dominated headlines this past week. But is this just an isolated incident or is there a broader shift in the Maldives' attitude towards India?

India-Maldives row: what it's cost Male

In this edition of Gravitas Plus, Molly Gambhir does a deep dive into the heart of the India-Maldives diplomatic storm, uncovering the real villain steering the course of this crisis.

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A European Union (EU) report on the presidential elections in Maldives held last year has highlighted the disturbing trend of misinformation orchestrated by the ruling party, the People's National Congress (PNC).

EU report highlights misinformation campaign against India during presidential elections in Maldives

The Maldives' current ruling coalition of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and the People's National Congress (PNC) had used anti-India sentiments to win the elections held last December, the European Union said in a report.

Maldives ruling coalition deployed anti-India sentiment to win election, EU report says

On January 10, President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives and Chinese President Xi Jinping held the much-awaited meeting in Beijing and witnessed the signing of 20 bilateral agreements.

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India and the Maldives share long-standing diplomatic relations. New Delhi has consistently offered support to Male whenever the archipelago nation is hit with any crisis, be it humanitarian or security-related.

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“I am still in awe of the stunning beauty of its islands and the incredible warmth of its people. For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list,” these were some of the words posted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Instagram along with the image of him enjoying the weather on the beach in the country's union territory of Lakshadweep on January 5.

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu urged China to "intensify efforts" in sending more Chinese tourists, as a diplomatic row continued over derogatory remarks by Maldivian politicians against Indian PM Narendra Modi for promoting Lakshadweep as a destination for Indian tourists.

Amid India-Maldives row, President Muizzu seeks China's support to boost tourism

Can India's political heat burn Maldives' govt? Indian tourists accounted for the most number of foreign arrivals in 2023. A top travel operator of Maldives has sent an apology letter to India's EaseMyTrip pleading to reopen flight bookings.

Gravitas: Can India's political heat burn Maldives' govt? | Tourism body sends apology letter

Maldives Opposition leader and chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail, on Wednesday (Jan 10) said that the country’s government should make a stronger statement against disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indians.

‘Maldives govt must make stronger statement to repair ties with India,’ says Maldives oppn leader

Maldives' prominent tourism body “Maldives Association of Tour and Travel Operators” (MATATO), amid a diplomatic row over tourism between India and the Maldives, appealed to India-based travel aggregator EaseMyTrip to restart flight bookings for the island nation on its platform.

Maldives tourism body says Indian tourists boost their economy, wants them to visit

Maldives Member of Parliament Zahid Rameez, who faced criticism for disparaging remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended birthday wishes to Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on the social media platform X.

Maldives MP Zahid Rameez, critical of PM Modi, sends birthday greetings to S Jaishankar

Maldives MP Meekail Naseem has proposed Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and suspended ministers Malsha, Maryam Shiuna, Mahzoom Masjid to be summoned by the Maldives Parliament.

Derogatory remarks row: Maldives MP urges parliament summoning for foreign minister and suspended ministers

The social media is filled with 'Boycott Maldives' hashtag. Following derogatory comments by Maldivian officials about Indian PM Narendra Modi. The 3 ministers were soon suspended after their remarks drew criticism from India and abroad. To know more watch this interview with Maldives MP Mickail Naseem.

Maldives-India Row: WION speaks to Maldives MP Mickail Naseem

The social media is filled with 'Boycott Maldives' hashtag. Following derogatory comments by Maldivian officials about Indian PM Narendra Modi. It is now time for Maldives parliament to intervene, says Maldives MP Mickail Naseem in a conversation with WION . The 3 ministers were soon suspended after their remarks drew criticism from India and abroad.

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Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives, China has jumped in, with its state media seeking to play down Beijing's role in contributing to the worsening of ties between New Delhi and Male.

China seeks to play down its role amid India-Maldives diplomatic row

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'Boycott Maldives' is gaining momentum in India. From businessmen to Bollywood celebs, all are taking part in 'Boycott Maldives' calls. While urging people to choose Indian destinations over foreign ones for vacations. Keep watching for more updates.

India-Maldives row: Amid row with India, Maldives urges China to send tourists

Maldives MP Mickail Naseem has proposed Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer & suspended ministers Malsha, Maryam Shiuna, Mahzoom Masjid to be summoned by the Maldives Parliament. Speaking to our correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "So the foreign minister will be summoned to the Parliament floor, and the rest of them, the deputy ministers who have been involved in making these derogatory remarks, they'll be properly summoned to the parliamentary committee, which is a Committee on Foreign Relations." Watch to know more!

Maldives-India Row: Maldives MP urges parliament summoning for foreign & suspended ministers

The Maldives had proposed a visit by President Mohamed Muizzu to India later this month. President Muizzu, who assumed office in November of last year, has so far visited Turkey, the UAE, and China, since coming to power, marking a departure from the tradition of making India the first foreign destination for a newly-elected Maldivian president. The India visit was proposed before the current diplomatic crisis erupted over derogatory remarks by the ministers of the Muizzu government. To know more watch this interview with Former Indian Diplomat, Bhaswati Mukherjee.

Maldives proposes visit by President Muizzu's to India

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