Maldives votes in parliamentary elections amid India-China rivalry | Elections News

President Mohamed Muizzu’s moves to increasingly shift away from New Delhi has caused tension.Maldives is holding parliamentary elections in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, who has turned the archipelago nation away from longtime ally India since coming to power last September.
Sunday’s elections are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the island country, which is known for its pristine beaches and luxury resorts and is strategically located in the Indian Ocean, where global east-west shipping lanes pass through.
The rivalry between India and…