State Minister for Tourism Accuses MDP of Plot to Target Resorts

State Minister for Tourism Mohamed Nihad on Monday accused the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of planning a terrorist attack on three international-brand resorts near Malé, aimed at disrupting the government's efforts to attract two million tourists. Speaking at a ruling People's National Congress (PNC) rally, Nihad linked the plot to the Labour Union, alleging MDP affiliation. The MDP condemned the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, calling for an investigation. The Labour Union also rejected the claims. Nihad, a former MDP MP who switched to PNC after being offered a state minister position, provided no evidence.

State Minister for Tourism Mohamed Nihad on Monday accused the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of planning a terrorist attack on three international-brand resorts near Malé, aimed at disrupting the government's efforts to attract two million tourists. Speaking at a ruling People's National Congress (PNC) rally, Nihad linked the plot to the Labour Union, alleging MDP affiliation. The MDP condemned the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, calling for an investigation. The Labour Union also rejected the claims. Nihad, a former MDP MP who switched to PNC after being offered a state minister position, provided no evidence.

State Minister for Tourism Mohamed Nihad on Monday accused the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of planning a terrorist attack on three international-brand resorts near Malé, aimed at disrupting the government's efforts to attract two million tourists. Speaking at a ruling People's National Congress (PNC) rally, Nihad linked the plot to the Labour Union, alleging MDP affiliation. The MDP condemned the allegations as baseless and politically motivated, calling for an investigation. The Labour Union also rejected the claims. Nihad, a former MDP MP who switched to PNC after being offered a state minister position, provided no evidence.

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