Sunday marks the 4th multi-party Parliamentary elections in Maldives, where President Mohamed Muizzu’s contentious India policy, notably the expulsion of Indian military personnel from the archipelago, faces scrutiny for the first time. The Indian government anticipates a victory for the main opposition party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which is pro-India. Such an outcome could potentially result in enhanced legislative oversight of executive authority.

Aaj Ka Panchang, 21 April, 2024: On this day, the Jain community marks Mahavir Jayanti which is the birth anniversary of Sage Mahavir.

Mahavir Jayanti is a gazetted holiday in India, therefore all local and national government workplaces are closed on the occasion.