evidence: Nasheed, who belongs to the same party as President Solih, the Maldives Democratic Party, has proven to be a disruptive element for his presidency. He has penned an article stating that the Chagos islands were historically a part of the Maldives and, therefore, should be given to it.<br /> <br />India's own position on the Chagos territorial dispute has seen it throwing its weight behind Mauritius over the years as it involves the question of decolonisation as well as sovereignty. India has supported UN General Assembly resolutions and ICJ rulings backing Mauritius' claims on Chagos and Diego Garcia.<br /> <br />Just as much as it would like to have Mauritius regain control of Chagos, India has been in favour of the presence of the US base in Diego Garcia. It knows well that the US base is useful for keeping an eye on Chinese moves in the IOR.<br /><br />With the UK continuing with what is widely perceived as its unlawful jurisdiction over Chagos, it's time, perhaps, for the world to redouble its efforts to give Mauritius what rightfully belongs to it.