Posted 2/5/2024, 4:41:00 AM
Maldives President Faces Backlash Over Anti-India Remarks Ahead of Parliament Address
- Maldives President Muizzu to address parliament amid criticism for anti-India remarks
- Two main opposition parties - MDP and The Democrats - decide to boycott presidential address
- Address comes as Muizzu faces criticism over shift in foreign policy seen as anti-India
- India and Maldives agree that Indian troops will leave the island nation by May 10
- Some political parties urge Muizzu to apologize to India and seek diplomatic reconciliation