Maldives: Muizzu extends grip on power as 6 independents join party after win in parliamentary polls
World | April 24, 2024 19:31 ISTMuizzu's party won 66 of 93 seats in the parliament in Sunday's election and with the entry of the independent candidates, the People's National Congress-led coalition now has a "supermajority" with 78 seats. The elections were closely watched by India and China amid geopolitical tensions.