MALÉ: President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives vowed on Friday to expel Indian troops deployed in the strategically located archipelago in his first speech to the nation after being sworn into power.

Muizzu, 45, did not name India but promised he would deliver on his election vows, which included evicting some 50 to 75 Indian security personnel.

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