Muizzu could stir up anti-India campaign again: Former Maldives Minister Abdullah Shahid
Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has accused President Mohamed Muizzu of potentially reviving an 'India Out' campaign ahead of the 2028 elections. This follows Muizzu's recent diplomatic visit to Pakistan.
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The statement reflects the ongoing geopolitical tension and shifting alliances in the Maldives regarding its relationship with India.
Muizzu could stir up anti-India campaign again: Former Maldives Minister Abdullah Shahid left Abdulla Shahid, who is running for the leadership of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ahead of the Presidential elections in 2028, alleged that Mr. Muizzu, who has had a cordial relationship with New Delhi for most of his tenure, would revive the “India Out” campaign of 2023. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/5ayk6s/article71624395.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2021-09-22T134638Z_751706329_RC21VP9BDCYZ_RTRMADP_3_UN-ASSEMBLY.JPG POOL Abdulla Shahid, president of the United Nations General Assembly during the 76th session, speaks during a high-level meeting to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration being held during the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, U.S., 22 September 2021. Justin Lane/Pool via REUTERS Following Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s Pakistan visit, Abdulla Shahid, running to be a presidential contender in 2028, hits out at Mr.
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