State does not have to interfere in women's personal affairs: Ex-President

Former President Mohamed Nasheed stated that the state should not interfere in the personal lives of young Muslim women in the name of preserving adornment, following a revision of the Civil Service dress code requiring women to wear tops below their thighs. Nasheed posted on social media criticizing the government's interference. The women's wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) also issued a statement, arguing that the dress code changes restrict individual freedom of female employees. The Civil Servants Dress Code was amended with two additional articles, including one detailing male employees' attire.

Former President Mohamed Nasheed stated that the state should not interfere in the personal lives of young Muslim women in the name of preserving adornment, following a revision of the Civil Service dress code requiring women to wear tops below their thighs. Nasheed posted on social media criticizing the government's interference. The women's wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) also issued a statement, arguing that the dress code changes restrict individual freedom of female employees. The Civil Servants Dress Code was amended with two additional articles, including one detailing male employees' attire.

Former President Mohamed Nasheed stated that the state should not interfere in the personal lives of young Muslim women in the name of preserving adornment, following a revision of the Civil Service dress code requiring women to wear tops below their thighs. Nasheed posted on social media criticizing the government's interference. The women's wing of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) also issued a statement, arguing that the dress code changes restrict individual freedom of female employees. The Civil Servants Dress Code was amended with two additional articles, including one detailing male employees' attire.

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