Key Points
As elections draw close in the archipelago nation, heres a look at why President Mohammed Muizzu has made troops withdraw his main agenda..
The row with India, which started with derogatory remarks made by three junior ministers about Prime Minister Narendra Modi that led to their suspension, has stirred an internal crisis..
The political Opposition in the archipelago nation has not just condemned the officials, but also the all-important tourism sector is calling for an official apology to be tendered to the Government of India...
One, the Election Commission fixing the. polls for March 17 and the second, the ruling People's National Congress candidate losing the election to Male city mayor, which was crucial for. Muizzu..
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