Male :Maldives’ former President Mohamed Nasheed, center, waves to supporters during a public rally urging the government to hold immediate elections in Male, Maldives, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. The new president in the Maldives has softened his stance and agreed to hold early elections to break a political impasse after his predecessor resigned, an Indian diplomat said. AP/PTI(AP2_17_2012_000192B)