‘Belittling Others Isn’t Free Speech’: President Muizzu’s Message on Dignity and Boundaries

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu spoke at a Quran memorization graduation ceremony organized by the Quran Center, emphasizing that freedom of expression has boundaries to maintain societal harmony. He stated that unbridled speech can lead to defamation, division, and false information. He criticized personal attacks from political differences, workplace conflicts, and familial disputes that erode human dignity. He said, 'Elevating oneself by belittling others and claiming the right to say whatever one desires is not true freedom of expression.' Meanwhile, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed filed a civil lawsuit against opposition activist Mariyam Zubair, MDP Chairman Fayyaz Ismail, and the MDP over allegations made during an MDP protest regarding the President's son and the vaping ban. Legal representative Aishath Azima Shakoor confirmed the filing, noting potential criminal implications. The MDP maintains the statements were not intended to undermine the dignity of a minor.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu spoke at a Quran memorization graduation ceremony organized by the Quran Center, emphasizing that freedom of expression has boundaries to maintain societal harmony. He stated that unbridled speech can lead to defamation, division, and false information. He criticized personal attacks from political differences, workplace conflicts, and familial disputes that erode human dignity. He said, 'Elevating oneself by belittling others and claiming the right to say whatever one desires is not true freedom of expression.' Meanwhile, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed filed a civil lawsuit against opposition activist Mariyam Zubair, MDP Chairman Fayyaz Ismail, and the MDP over allegations made during an MDP protest regarding the President's son and the vaping ban. Legal representative Aishath Azima Shakoor confirmed the filing, noting potential criminal implications. The MDP maintains the statements were not intended to undermine the dignity of a minor.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu spoke at a Quran memorization graduation ceremony organized by the Quran Center, emphasizing that freedom of expression has boundaries to maintain societal harmony. He stated that unbridled speech can lead to defamation, division, and false information. He criticized personal attacks from political differences, workplace conflicts, and familial disputes that erode human dignity. He said, 'Elevating oneself by belittling others and claiming the right to say whatever one desires is not true freedom of expression.' Meanwhile, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed filed a civil lawsuit against opposition activist Mariyam Zubair, MDP Chairman Fayyaz Ismail, and the MDP over allegations made during an MDP protest regarding the President's son and the vaping ban. Legal representative Aishath Azima Shakoor confirmed the filing, noting potential criminal implications. The MDP maintains the statements were not intended to undermine the dignity of a minor.

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