The claim
India bought 28 islands from the Maldives, following an agreement signed by President Muizzu, who has officially ceded the islands to India.
Original review summary
FACTLY found no official reports that India purchased islands from the Maldives. It explains that the claim confused an India-funded water and sewerage project covering 28 islands with a transfer of ownership; the project was jointly inaugurated in President Muizzu’s presence.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the project was funded by India with an investment of approximately Rs 923 crore and was set to benefit 28 islands. The joint inauguration took place on 10 August 2024. [S1]
The review reports that India’s PIB fact-check described the claim of India buying islands as fake on 13 August 2024. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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