US EditionMaldivians vote for president in a virtual geopolitical race between India and China
- Voters in the Maldives participated in the elections with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih seeking re-election against rival Mohamed Muizzu. The election is seen as a competition for influence between India and China, with Solih perceived as pro-India and Muizzu expressing support for a campaign against India.
- Voter turnout has been higher than expected, with nearly 40% turnout in the first half of polling. The final results are expected on Sunday, and if no candidate secures a majority, a second-round vote will take place.
- The main candidates are Solih, who has championed an "India-first" policy, and Muizzu, who supports China and has launched an "India out" campaign. Solih is slightly ahead in the polls, but a significant number of respondents are undecided. Muizzu entered the race after the former president was barred from participating due to corruption and money laundering charges.
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Maldives presidential election heading for 2nd round after no clear
MALE, Maldives: The Maldives presidential election Saturday was headed toward a second round between the top two candidates after none of the eight contestants secured more than 50 percent of the vote for an outright win, local media reported. Main opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz secured a surprise lead with more than 46 percent of votes, while the incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih secured 39 percent in an election that turned into a …
Maldives election: Polls underway for new president; could be key for India-China rivalry
Voters in the Maldives headed to polling stations on Saturday (September 9) with the incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih facing a tough re-election bid and against rival Mohamed Muizzu. The election is also being perceived as a battle for influence between New Delhi and Beijing in the region as Solih is seen as pro-India while his rival, Muizzu has a record of being close to China and recently launched an “India out” campaign.
Voting for president of the Maldives became a choice between approaching India or China
Today, the presidential election is being voted in the Maldives, a small country with half a million inhabitants, which has turned into an informal referendum on which regional power — India or China — will have the greatest influence on that archipelago in the southeast of the Indian Ocean.
Maldivians vote for president in a virtual geopolitical race between India and China
Voting started in the Maldives presidential election Saturday, a virtual referendum over which regional power - India or China - will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago state.
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