MP Mauroof Zakir Alleges Plot to Extend President’s Term Amid Economic Crisis

Opposition MP Mauroof Zakir accused the Muizzu government of deliberately pushing the country into crisis to extend the president's term. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on a government referendum bill on 8 July 2025, the MDP MP alleged that the administration prioritizes constitutional amendments over healthcare, food security, and public services. He warned of record-high dollar prices, debt, and lack of medicines. Mauroof also alleged secret monthly payments of MVR 50,000 to PNC lawmakers. Opposition MP Ameen Faisal proposed mid-term referendums for citizens to assess government performance. The bill, submitted by PNC leader Ibrahim Falaah, allows referendums by presidential decree or parliamentary approval, with the Elections Commission required to hold a vote within 45 to 90 days of a request. President Muizzu has proposed changing the swearing-in date to 11 November and adopting preferential voting.

Opposition MP Mauroof Zakir accused the Muizzu government of deliberately pushing the country into crisis to extend the president's term. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on a government referendum bill on 8 July 2025, the MDP MP alleged that the administration prioritizes constitutional amendments over healthcare, food security, and public services. He warned of record-high dollar prices, debt, and lack of medicines. Mauroof also alleged secret monthly payments of MVR 50,000 to PNC lawmakers. Opposition MP Ameen Faisal proposed mid-term referendums for citizens to assess government performance. The bill, submitted by PNC leader Ibrahim Falaah, allows referendums by presidential decree or parliamentary approval, with the Elections Commission required to hold a vote within 45 to 90 days of a request. President Muizzu has proposed changing the swearing-in date to 11 November and adopting preferential voting.

Opposition MP Mauroof Zakir accused the Muizzu government of deliberately pushing the country into crisis to extend the president's term. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on a government referendum bill on 8 July 2025, the MDP MP alleged that the administration prioritizes constitutional amendments over healthcare, food security, and public services. He warned of record-high dollar prices, debt, and lack of medicines. Mauroof also alleged secret monthly payments of MVR 50,000 to PNC lawmakers. Opposition MP Ameen Faisal proposed mid-term referendums for citizens to assess government performance. The bill, submitted by PNC leader Ibrahim Falaah, allows referendums by presidential decree or parliamentary approval, with the Elections Commission required to hold a vote within 45 to 90 days of a request. President Muizzu has proposed changing the swearing-in date to 11 November and adopting preferential voting.

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