2024-03-04 20:52:29
Male: Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu has said that there will be no uniformed or non-uniformed foreign troops in his country after May 10. This statement of Muizzu has come amid criticism of his government. Critics say that Muizzu has made a deal with India to employ non-uniformed soldiers in place of uniformed soldiers. In fact, just a few days ago, the first batch of Indian civilian personnel has reached Maldives to operate two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft donated by India. These civilian personnel have reached Maldives under the agreement between the two countries.
What did Muizzu say about Indian soldiers in Maldives
Speaking at a rally held in Ba Aidafushi last night during a campaign visit in the name of an official visit, Muizzu said the effort to send back the Indian troops has been successful. He then reiterated the previously announced schedule for the withdrawal of Indian troops, in which one batch was to leave on March 10 and the next batch before May 10. He said, “Now that we are even capable of doing this, liars have a habit of telling lies. The opposition will say that they are not going, they are changing uniforms and coming in plain clothes. All these lies. Is.
Opposition accused of spreading lies
“Such creating doubt in our hearts and spreading lies is not something we should allow,” Muizzu said. He urged the public to accept “the reality that can be seen before their eyes” and Assured that their statements reflect government actions and policy. Muizzu said, “So whatever I say is how it has been decided and is being done. So on May 10, by the will of Allah, Indian soldiers will not be in Maldives. Be it in uniform or Whether in plain clothes or not, Indian soldiers or any military nation will not be in this country.”
India withdrawing troops from Maldives
The first group of civilians to operate aircraft in place of Indian soldiers reached Maldives on 26 February. However, the Defense Ministry has not yet disclosed the number of civilian personnel. Till now, 88 Indian military personnel deployed in Maldives operated two helicopters donated by India and one Dornier aircraft for humanitarian aid, but this service was stopped after Muizzu became the President. Muizzu had vowed to send back these Indian soldiers during the presidential elections.