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South Asia elections open multiple fronts in Sino-India battle for influence
Recent pivot by the Maldives to China is an example of how the power play works.
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Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina takes an oath at Bangabhaban in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan 11, 2024.
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Iqbal Singh Sevea
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From the Himalayan heights of Bhutan to the island nations of Maldives and Sri Lanka, South Asia will witness a series of elections in 2024, the outcomes of which will shape not just the trajectory of domestic politics but also the contest for influence between the two Asian giants – India and China.
The string of elections began with Bangladesh and Bhutan on Jan 7 and 9 respectively, with more to come in India, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
