Maldives Opposition Scores Election Win Over President's Party Amid India Tensions
• Pro-India opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) won decisive victory in Male's mayoral election, defeating President Muizzu's party.
• New mayor Adam Azim secured over 5,300 votes, beating Muizzu-backed candidate Aishath Azima Shakoor.
• Victory seen as setback for Muizzu amid diplomatic row with India over ministers' comments against PM Modi.
• Muizzu was criticized for aligning Maldives closer to China during recent visit after campaigning on "India-out" platform.
• Low voter turnout reported in mayoral polls held after Muizzu's return from 5-day China state visit.