"India and Maldives: Tensions and Tourism"

Former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen, currently serving an 11-year sentence for money laundering, has urged the current Maldives President to fulfill his promise of expelling Indian military personnel from the island nation. This comes amid controversy over the death of a 13-year-old allegedly due to delayed medical evacuation, prompting a parliamentary probe and diplomatic tensions. President Muizzu has set a March 15 deadline for the withdrawal of Indian troops, citing sovereignty and democratic will, while seeking diplomatic means to achieve this.