NEW DELHI (NNN-PTI/ANI) -- India on Tuesday said it was closely monitoring the "sudden turn of events" in Maldives, where the President resigned following series of protests, but termed it as "internal matter" which as of now needs no outside assistance and said its community there was safe.
"We have noted the decision of President Mohamed Nasheed to resign in favour of Vice President Mohamed Waheed. This is an internal matter of the Maldives
India has traditionally enjoyed close ties of friendship and cooperation with the Maldives, he said, adding, "We remain committed to extending the fullest support and cooperation to the Maldivian government in its endeavour to promote peace and progress there and the prosperity and well being of its people.
"We continue to closely monitor the situation in the Maldives
Nasheed announced his resignation after weeks of public protests over his order to arrest a senior judge, who had ordered release of a government critic, and handed over the power to his Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan.
Hoping that there will be "greater scope for stability" for the national government, led by Waheed and comprising nominees of both government and opposition, official sources said, "We hope that the worst is over. It is positive that there has been an amicable solution to the turmoil going on in Maldives
The protests started in big way after Nasheed ordered the arrest of Criminal Court Chief Justice Abdulla Mohamed on Jan 15, accusing him of supporting Gayoom.
The arrest of the chief justice has given Gayoom a chance to come out of political wilderness.
The use of radical style of Islam by Nasheed's opponents has unnerved practitioners of traditionally moderate Maldivian Islam and could threaten the nation's new multi-party democratic set up.
Nasheed's Islamic credentials were attacked after the protests. The Dhivehi Quamee Party (DQP) accused Nasheed of attempting to undermine Islam by bringing in Christianity, establishing diplomatic relations and having direct flights from Israel, and of doing business with Jewish businessmen.
Before resigning, Nasheed made it clear in a televised address that his continuing in power would result in him having to use force against his people.
"Citizens of Maldives, As I see it today, if I remain as the president any longer, there would be numerous repercussions and a lot of damage, for which reason I have resigned as President of Maldives as from today," he said.
Nasheed came to power in 2008, pledging to bring full democracy to the Indian Ocean archipelago known for its luxury resorts. -- NNN-PTI/ANI
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