Opposition Leader Slams Government’s Stance on OCM-IAX Submarine Cable Project

Opposition leader and MDP chair Fayyaz Ismail criticized the Muizzu administration's stance on the OCM-IAX submarine cable project, saying government officials describe it as wasteful, undermining public confidence. Ismail accused the administration of lacking a coherent plan. Social media alleged the government planned to sell OCM, but OCM and Reliance Jio denied this. Ismail noted that the OCM statement indicates continuation of previous MDP-led policies. The project was initiated by former President Solih on 11 August 2023, marking the first direct connection of Maldives to international submarine cables.

Opposition leader and MDP chair Fayyaz Ismail criticized the Muizzu administration's stance on the OCM-IAX submarine cable project, saying government officials describe it as wasteful, undermining public confidence. Ismail accused the administration of lacking a coherent plan. Social media alleged the government planned to sell OCM, but OCM and Reliance Jio denied this. Ismail noted that the OCM statement indicates continuation of previous MDP-led policies. The project was initiated by former President Solih on 11 August 2023, marking the first direct connection of Maldives to international submarine cables.

Opposition leader and MDP chair Fayyaz Ismail criticized the Muizzu administration's stance on the OCM-IAX submarine cable project, saying government officials describe it as wasteful, undermining public confidence. Ismail accused the administration of lacking a coherent plan. Social media alleged the government planned to sell OCM, but OCM and Reliance Jio denied this. Ismail noted that the OCM statement indicates continuation of previous MDP-led policies. The project was initiated by former President Solih on 11 August 2023, marking the first direct connection of Maldives to international submarine cables.

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