Biden, 81, who is seeking re-election in the November presidential elections, received 96.2 per cent of the votes in Saturday's primary, with almost non-existent Marianne Williamson getting just 2.1 per cent of the votes.

The opposition parties, collectively holding 55 seats in the 87-member house, voiced their support for India amidst strained relations and the Maldives' increasing alignment with China.