Recently Maldives has deported 43 Indians for committing crimes in Maldives as per a news report. Recently the relationship between India and Maldives has seen a downturn in a recent conflict. Maldives has deported 186 foreigners out of which 83 are from Bangladesh, 43 from India, 25 from Sri Lanka and 8 from Nepal. However, there is not a single person from China. On Monday Maldives Home Ministry announced the closure of these illegal businesses where earnings are deposited to foreigners. The Security Minister of Maldives Ali Ihusan said the Ministry is working to take action against such businesses which are running illegally whether registered or unregistered. As per the economic ministry, these businesses are engaged in increasing foreign revenues and earnings. All those businesses that are providing earnings and revenue to foreign nations would be terminated soon.

This news came after the Maldives adopted a pro-China stance and exhibited hostility towards India. Moreover, the Maldives President also asked India to withdraw 80 of their troops from Maldives and provided a deadline of March 2024. This action came amidst the derogatory comments by three ministers of Maldives against India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading to a massive boycott of Maldives in India. An emphasis on visiting Lakshadweep over the Maldives is also in trend.

Moreover, a report also stated that the Maldives economy is suffering due to Chinese debt and the IMF already warns Maldives about the same. The loans from China have become a problem for Maldives and President Mohamed Muizzu as their major sources of income were from Indian tourists which has vanished now.