Government Layoffs Contradict Election Promises as Political Hiring Continues
The Muizzu government laid off 35 employees from the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in Thinadhoo and 22 in Alifushi, contradicting President Muizzu's election promise of no political terminations. Meanwhile, Fenaka Corporation hired 12 employees in Maarandhoo due to a local council by-election. Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized the administration for politically motivated hiring and firing. The government's actions raise concerns about sincerity, as layoffs continue while hiring increases in strategic areas.
The Muizzu government laid off 35 employees from the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in Thinadhoo and 22 in Alifushi, contradicting President Muizzu's election promise of no political terminations. Meanwhile, Fenaka Corporation hired 12 employees in Maarandhoo due to a local council by-election. Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized the administration for politically motivated hiring and firing. The government's actions raise concerns about sincerity, as layoffs continue while hiring increases in strategic areas.
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The Muizzu government laid off 35 employees from the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) in Thinadhoo and 22 in Alifushi, contradicting President Muizzu's election promise of no political terminations. Meanwhile, Fenaka Corporation hired 12 employees in Maarandhoo due to a local council by-election. Opposition leader Fayyaz Ismail criticized the administration for politically motivated hiring and firing. The government's actions raise concerns about sincerity, as layoffs continue while hiring increases in strategic areas.
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