Government Accuses Opposition of Exploiting Nationalism as Presidential Race Tightens

Ali Zahir, Chief of Staff of the President's Office, accused the PPM-PNC coalition of exploiting nationalism by playing the 'national card' and criticizing the government's 'India First' policy. President Solih denied allegations of leasing land to foreign militaries, calling them misinformation. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid noted the previous PPM-led government amended the constitution to allow foreign land acquisition. Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu pledged to introduce nationalism as a school subject. The 'India Out' campaign helped Muizzu lead in the first round, surprising Solih.

Ali Zahir, Chief of Staff of the President's Office, accused the PPM-PNC coalition of exploiting nationalism by playing the 'national card' and criticizing the government's 'India First' policy. President Solih denied allegations of leasing land to foreign militaries, calling them misinformation. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid noted the previous PPM-led government amended the constitution to allow foreign land acquisition. Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu pledged to introduce nationalism as a school subject. The 'India Out' campaign helped Muizzu lead in the first round, surprising Solih.

Ali Zahir, Chief of Staff of the President's Office, accused the PPM-PNC coalition of exploiting nationalism by playing the 'national card' and criticizing the government's 'India First' policy. President Solih denied allegations of leasing land to foreign militaries, calling them misinformation. Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid noted the previous PPM-led government amended the constitution to allow foreign land acquisition. Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu pledged to introduce nationalism as a school subject. The 'India Out' campaign helped Muizzu lead in the first round, surprising Solih.

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