Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has congratulated Dr. Mohamed Muizzu for winning the presidential election.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi said India remains committed to strengthening the time-tested India-Maldives bilateral relationship and enhancing their overall cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
Others who have congratulated Dr. Muizzu include the Ambassador of China to the Maldives Wang Lixin. Incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Vice President Faisal Naseem have also congratulated Dr. Muizzu for winning the election.
Around 87% of the 282,804 eligible voters exercised their right to vote in the second round of the presidential election. Dr. Muizzu secured 126,586 votes in the second round, which is 54% of the total ballots cast. In contrast, President Solih garnered 107,611 votes, securing 46% of the vote, resulting in a margin of over 19,000 votes in favour of Dr. Muizzu.
The preliminary results show that Dr. Muizzu, won the majority in all but two atolls. President Solih secured the majority vote in Alifu Alifu Atoll and Addu City. In addition, Dr. Muizzu secured the majority vote in the Greater Male' Region.