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MV+ Quotes Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has accused the current administration of hypocrisy and spreading misinformation to incite fear over perceived threats to Maldivian sovereignty, particularly regarding projects and cooperation with India. He made these remarks during a decentralisation conference in Kulhudhuffushi. Solih claimed that the government has continued agreements with India without any changes, despite having previously fuelled fear and hysteria over sovereignty issues during the election campaign.
MV+ Quotes President Muizzu has condemned the spread of false news and disinformation, describing it as one of the societal ills afflicting Maldivian society and being at odds with Islamic values. Speaking on the occasion marking the Maldives’ embrace of Islam, President Muizzu questioned whether current societal practices in the country reflect the values espoused in the Quran. He raised concerns about whether Maldivian society should realign itself with the true principles of Islam, expressing sorrow over its current state.
MV+ Quotes North Thinadhoo MP Saudhulla Hilmy questioned the effectiveness of the local councils under the decentralized governance system. He argued that many people prefer the former system of having a selected island chief, chosen based on education and experience, over elected councillors, who may lack such qualifications. Hilmy proposed a compromise: electing the president and vice president of a local council, while selecting the remaining members through an application process.