South Galolhu - RajjeViyu

Raajje English | 4 days, 1 hour ago | tense

PNC opposes salary hike for local councillors

PNC MPs opposed a resolution by MDP MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem to increase local councillor salaries, citing the country's economic situation. The resolution highlighted pay disparities within councils. PNC MPs argued the resolution was not in good faith and that the economy declined under MDP. They assured adjustments would be made before term end. Some MPs questioned why MDP didn't raise salaries during its tenure.

The Edition | 4 days, 15 hours ago | concerned

Cannot manage with current council grants: Ghafoor

During a parliamentary debate on a resolution to increase councilor salaries, Hanimaadhoo MP Abdul Ghafoor Moosa expressed concern that current block grants to local councils are insufficient due to increased responsibilities, including waste management and mosque monitoring. He noted that the grants were set when MDP held a majority, but councils now handle more tasks. Ghafoor also highlighted that some council administrative staff earn higher salaries than council presidents, attributing this to Parliament not consulting the Pay Commission. The resolution, presented by South Galolhu MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem, was rejected with 14 votes in favor and 48 against.

The Edition | 1 week, 2 days ago | neutral

Meekail ready to work as one cohesive unit despite losing election

Despite losing the MDP chairperson election, South Galolhu constituency MP Meekail Naseem pledged to work as one cohesive unit to win the 2028 presidential election for MDP. He congratulated Mohamed Nasheed on his victory and stated he will remain with the party's general members.

The Edition | 1 week, 3 days ago | concerned

Meekail's allegations: Late approvals, name removal in list

Meekail Ahmed Naseem, MP for South Galolhu Constituency and candidate for MDP chairperson, alleges that supporters of rival candidate former President Mohamed Nasheed delayed approvals for Meekail's representatives, removed names of his supporters from the voters list in F. Feeali, and that the ballot box at Fiyoaree was destroyed. Voting began at 2:30pm and will conclude at 8:30pm with over 50,000 eligible voters. Meekail called on MDP's Election Committee to ensure transparency.