Uncertainty Surrounds Indian Troop Numbers as Third Round of Withdrawal Unfolds

Uncertainty surrounds the number of Indian troops stationed in the Maldives as the third round of withdrawal unfolds. Government spokesperson Heena Waleed stated that 51 Indian soldiers have left, with the final withdrawal set for May 10. However, the total number of troops initially deployed remains unclear, with government documents citing 77 to 89 personnel, while President Mohamed Muizzu previously speculated numbers in the thousands. The controversy has political implications, as the PPM-PNC coalition campaigned on an 'India Out' platform, while the opposition MDP accuses the government of falsehoods and demands transparency. The administration's pivot towards China and a classified military agreement with China have further strained relations with India.

Uncertainty surrounds the number of Indian troops stationed in the Maldives as the third round of withdrawal unfolds. Government spokesperson Heena Waleed stated that 51 Indian soldiers have left, with the final withdrawal set for May 10. However, the total number of troops initially deployed remains unclear, with government documents citing 77 to 89 personnel, while President Mohamed Muizzu previously speculated numbers in the thousands. The controversy has political implications, as the PPM-PNC coalition campaigned on an 'India Out' platform, while the opposition MDP accuses the government of falsehoods and demands transparency. The administration's pivot towards China and a classified military agreement with China have further strained relations with India.

Uncertainty surrounds the number of Indian troops stationed in the Maldives as the third round of withdrawal unfolds. Government spokesperson Heena Waleed stated that 51 Indian soldiers have left, with the final withdrawal set for May 10. However, the total number of troops initially deployed remains unclear, with government documents citing 77 to 89 personnel, while President Mohamed Muizzu previously speculated numbers in the thousands. The controversy has political implications, as the PPM-PNC coalition campaigned on an 'India Out' platform, while the opposition MDP accuses the government of falsehoods and demands transparency. The administration's pivot towards China and a classified military agreement with China have further strained relations with India.

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