India is facing a potential diplomatic challenge in the Maldives, where the opposition candidate supported by pro-China leader Abdulla Yameen is favored to win the presidential runoff. This outcome threatens India's efforts to counter China's influence in the region. The runoff was triggered because no candidate in the September 9 election received the required majority.

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