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Pro-Indian key opposition party MDP wins Male mayoral elections, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party receives a jolt
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President Mohamed Muizzu receives blow as Maldives Democratic Party candidate Adam Azim wins Male mayoral elections. Photo Courtesy: Maldives President website

Pro-Indian key opposition party MDP wins Male mayoral elections, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party receives a jolt

| @indiablooms | 14 Jan 2024, 07:02 pm

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a jolt when pro-Indian key opposition party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the crucial mayoral elections of Male.

The key development in the political paradigm of the country occurred amid an ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives over remarks made by certain ministers against Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, a Union Territory that is perceived as a potential tourism rival to Maldives.

According to reports, Adam Azim emerged victorious by securing 44 percent of the votes.

Maldivian Democratic Party welcomes victory

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail posted on X: "A success. An important message. congratulation."

Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid reflected on the emotion of the moment and said people of Male showed to the President that his policy was unaccepted.

"Kudos @adamazim and to @MDPSecretariat on winning the Male’ Mayoral by-election!" he posted on X.

"The capital city has said a categorical NO to President Muizzu and his policies - within just 58 days in office!" he said.

Mohamed Muizzu wishes

The President assured the Mayor-elect that the Mayor and the City Council would have the Government’s full support.

"He implored the Mayor-elect to work alongside the Government’s decentralised governance policy on issues concerning citizens," read a statement issued by the Maldives President's website.

The President further expressed his hope that the City Council would continue to work with the Government.

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