Violence and lawlessness continue to escalate in the Maldives as the prosecutor general appointed by the previous government, Hussain Shameem, was brutally stabbed. The incident occurred amidst impeachment proceedings against President Mohamed Muizzu initiated by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The opposition accuses Muizzu of a pro-China stance, leading to disruptions in parliament and a decision to begin impeachment proceedings. The opposition parties express dissatisfaction with the current regime's perceived anti-India pivot and emphasize the importance of maintaining relationships with all development partners, including India, for stability and security. China, after its spy ship incident, is now focusing on promoting soft power in the Maldives.