Muizzu led the "India Out" campaign during the 2023 Presidential electoral campaign to remove Indian military forces from the Maldives. |
He was born into a Muslim family in the Maldives. |
Before entering politics in 2012, Muizzu worked as a civil engineer and oversaw infrastructural projects in the Maldives. |
Appointed Minister of Housing and Environment in 2012 by President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik. |
Muizzu gained recognition in the Maldives for implementing projects supported by China, including the Sinamalé Bridge and the Ring Road. |
He played a significant role in developing partnerships with global players while serving as Minister of Housing and Environment. |
In 2021, Muizzu won the Malé Mayoral elections with 9,548 votes. |
In 2023, he was nominated as the Presidential candidate by the Progressive Alliance Coalition. |
Muizzu won the 2023 Presidential elections in the second round with 54.04% of the votes. |
He advocated for the withdrawal of Indian troops during the 2023 Presidential campaign. |
Muizzu expressed intentions to strengthen ties with China and faced criticism for favoritism towards China. |
A decision to withdraw Indian troops from the Maldives was set for March 15, 2024. |
Amid tensions with India, Muizzu referred to India as the 'closest ally' in March 2024. |
He launched a fundraising campaign in June 2024 in solidarity with Palestine and imposed a ban on Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives. |
In 2024, Mauritius State Minister Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was accused of practicing black magic on Muizzu and subsequently arrested by Maldives Police. |