Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Despite the geographical distance between the Maldives and Bangladesh, a shared narrative emerges through the 'India Out' campaign. This campaign, initiated by the main opposition party in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's election victory, draws inspiration from a similar movement led by former Maldivian President Yameen and his Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM). The underlying factor linking these campaigns is China's influence.

The timing of the Bangladesh campaign, coinciding with President Muizzu's visit to China, suggests Beijing's involvement in destabilizing Bangladesh. Muizzu's focus on repatriating Indian military personnel from the Maldives and his subsequent proposal to share strategies with Banglad...