Maldives New Pro-China Pres Wants 'India Out'; Fresh Indian Ocean Reset For New Delhi?

Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu has won the presidential election in Maldives. The man who was behind the ‘India Out’ campaign in the country is likely to upend the archipelago’s relationship with traditional partner India. However, Muizzu’s pro-China stance isn’t the only cause of concern for India and other regional neighbours who are intent on countering China’s rise in the Indian Ocean. Hindustan Times’ Executive Editor Shishir Gupta explains the implications of Muizzu’s election win in the latest episode of In Focus.