MDP Refuses to Join Govt Effort to Draft 20-Year Plan, Citing Bad Faith

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) refused to join the government's effort to draft a 20-year national development plan, accusing the administration of President Mohamed Muizzu of lacking transparency and acting in bad faith. The MDP cited repeated constitutional violations, disregard for good governance, and arbitrary changes to regulations, including environmental protections. The party expressed concern that the government has pressed ahead with airport construction and other projects without a plan. MDP stated there is no assurance any revised plan will be respected or implemented.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) refused to join the government's effort to draft a 20-year national development plan, accusing the administration of President Mohamed Muizzu of lacking transparency and acting in bad faith. The MDP cited repeated constitutional violations, disregard for good governance, and arbitrary changes to regulations, including environmental protections. The party expressed concern that the government has pressed ahead with airport construction and other projects without a plan. MDP stated there is no assurance any revised plan will be respected or implemented.

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) refused to join the government's effort to draft a 20-year national development plan, accusing the administration of President Mohamed Muizzu of lacking transparency and acting in bad faith. The MDP cited repeated constitutional violations, disregard for good governance, and arbitrary changes to regulations, including environmental protections. The party expressed concern that the government has pressed ahead with airport construction and other projects without a plan. MDP stated there is no assurance any revised plan will be respected or implemented.

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