Yameen Defends “India-Out” as Nationalistic Movement

Former President Abdulla Yameen defended the 'India-Out' campaign as a nationalistic movement, attributing strained ties with India to derogatory comments by senior Maldivian officials against PM Modi. Speaking at a PNF gathering while under house arrest on corruption charges, Yameen refuted personal animosity towards India. Qasim Ibrahim accused Yameen and former President Nasheed of exacerbating diplomatic friction. The Core Group meeting agreed to replace Indian military personnel with civil staff by 10 May 2024. A third meeting is scheduled for late February in Malé.

Former President Abdulla Yameen defended the 'India-Out' campaign as a nationalistic movement, attributing strained ties with India to derogatory comments by senior Maldivian officials against PM Modi. Speaking at a PNF gathering while under house arrest on corruption charges, Yameen refuted personal animosity towards India. Qasim Ibrahim accused Yameen and former President Nasheed of exacerbating diplomatic friction. The Core Group meeting agreed to replace Indian military personnel with civil staff by 10 May 2024. A third meeting is scheduled for late February in Malé.

Former President Abdulla Yameen defended the 'India-Out' campaign as a nationalistic movement, attributing strained ties with India to derogatory comments by senior Maldivian officials against PM Modi. Speaking at a PNF gathering while under house arrest on corruption charges, Yameen refuted personal animosity towards India. Qasim Ibrahim accused Yameen and former President Nasheed of exacerbating diplomatic friction. The Core Group meeting agreed to replace Indian military personnel with civil staff by 10 May 2024. A third meeting is scheduled for late February in Malé.

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