Yameen projects Muizzu’s debt to hit MVR 90 billion
Former President Abdulla Yameen projects that President Muizzu's administration will accumulate total debt of MVR 90 billion, including borrowing over the next two years. Speaking at a People's National Front rally, Yameen cited figures from expert Ismail Zariyand, noting the added debt will reach MVR 57 billion by year-end. He criticized the government for focusing on spending without productive outcomes. Zariyand stated total state debt was MVR 130 billion when Muizzu took office, with the previous MDP administration adding MVR 60 billion. Yameen challenged the government to respond with verified statistics.
Former President Abdulla Yameen projects that President Muizzu's administration will accumulate total debt of MVR 90 billion, including borrowing over the next two years. Speaking at a People's National Front rally, Yameen cited figures from expert Ismail Zariyand, noting the added debt will reach MVR 57 billion by year-end. He criticized the government for focusing on spending without productive outcomes. Zariyand stated total state debt was MVR 130 billion when Muizzu took office, with the previous MDP administration adding MVR 60 billion. Yameen challenged the government to respond with verified statistics.
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Former President Abdulla Yameen projects that President Muizzu's administration will accumulate total debt of MVR 90 billion, including borrowing over the next two years. Speaking at a People's National Front rally, Yameen cited figures from expert Ismail Zariyand, noting the added debt will reach MVR 57 billion by year-end. He criticized the government for focusing on spending without productive outcomes. Zariyand stated total state debt was MVR 130 billion when Muizzu took office, with the previous MDP administration adding MVR 60 billion. Yameen challenged the government to respond with verified statistics.
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