Economy does not currently allow councilor salary increase: PNC MPs

PNC MPs stated that the current economy does not allow salary increments for councilors. During debate on MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem's resolution, Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau spoke against it, alleging MDP submitted it in bad faith. Shujau said a majority of PNC supports the increase but the economy lacks space. South Feydhoo MP Ibrahim Didi said MDP's government ended after 'drowning' the country. Milandhoo MP Hassan Mufeed questioned why MDP didn't raise salaries during their two terms. North Thinadhoo MP Saudulla Hilmi said compensation is supported but not currently possible economically.

PNC MPs stated that the current economy does not allow salary increments for councilors. During debate on MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem's resolution, Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau spoke against it, alleging MDP submitted it in bad faith. Shujau said a majority of PNC supports the increase but the economy lacks space. South Feydhoo MP Ibrahim Didi said MDP's government ended after 'drowning' the country. Milandhoo MP Hassan Mufeed questioned why MDP didn't raise salaries during their two terms. North Thinadhoo MP Saudulla Hilmi said compensation is supported but not currently possible economically.

PNC MPs stated that the current economy does not allow salary increments for councilors. During debate on MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem's resolution, Baarah MP Ibrahim Shujau spoke against it, alleging MDP submitted it in bad faith. Shujau said a majority of PNC supports the increase but the economy lacks space. South Feydhoo MP Ibrahim Didi said MDP's government ended after 'drowning' the country. Milandhoo MP Hassan Mufeed questioned why MDP didn't raise salaries during their two terms. North Thinadhoo MP Saudulla Hilmi said compensation is supported but not currently possible economically.

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