Muizzu Harbours Power Grab Machinations: Hinnavaru MP

MP Jeehan Mahmood (Hinnavaru, MDP) criticizes the proposed Civil Rights Department, saying it would strip powers from the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM). He likens it to reintroducing an Atolls Ministry to undermine the Local Government Authority. Mahmood, a former HRCM member, responds to campaign comments by Malé Mayor Mohamed Muizzu, the PPM-PNC presidential candidate. He recalls the 2014 Supreme Court suo moto case against HRCM during former President Yameen's tenure.

MP Jeehan Mahmood (Hinnavaru, MDP) criticizes the proposed Civil Rights Department, saying it would strip powers from the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM). He likens it to reintroducing an Atolls Ministry to undermine the Local Government Authority. Mahmood, a former HRCM member, responds to campaign comments by Malé Mayor Mohamed Muizzu, the PPM-PNC presidential candidate. He recalls the 2014 Supreme Court suo moto case against HRCM during former President Yameen's tenure.

MP Jeehan Mahmood (Hinnavaru, MDP) criticizes the proposed Civil Rights Department, saying it would strip powers from the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM). He likens it to reintroducing an Atolls Ministry to undermine the Local Government Authority. Mahmood, a former HRCM member, responds to campaign comments by Malé Mayor Mohamed Muizzu, the PPM-PNC presidential candidate. He recalls the 2014 Supreme Court suo moto case against HRCM during former President Yameen's tenure.

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