Ibrahim Mohamed Solih  

Addressing the Maldivian Parliament, PM Modi said, “Relations between India and Maldives are older than history. Today I want to emphasize that every Indian is with you for the strengthening of democracy in the Maldives.”

Both India and the Maldives also reassured each other that they will continue to be mindful of each other’s concerns and aspirations for the stability of the region and not allowing their territories to be used for any activity inimical to the other
 

The Election Commission had declared opposition alliance candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih the winner of the September 23 election against President Yameen Abdul Gayoom

Before polls opened, police raided the campaign headquarters of the Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and searched the building for several hours in a bid to stop what they called "illegal activities". There were no arrests