The second batch of Indian military personnel, who were manning a helicopter gifted by India to the Maldives, has left the island nation, according to President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday. Muizzu, a pro-China leader, made this announcement during a campaign event for the ruling People's National Congress party candidates ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 21.
"The first team has already gone. Now, on April 9, the soldiers on the second platform have also been withdrawn," Muizzu stated during his address.
In his address, Muizzu also said that foreign ambassadors in Male would not wield any authority over him and emphasised that ultimate power rests with the citizens.