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Opposition Slams Government Over Political Blame Game as Parliamentary Campaign Reaches Boiling Point

MDP Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail said the Mohamed Muizzu administration can no longer blame the previous MDP-led administration for its failures, following a social media exchange over halted development projects. Ismail also alleged an increase in intimidation, harassment and violence against MDP candidates and campaign teams ahead of the parliamentary vote.

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  1. Mon 26 Feb
    The MDP held an event to launch its campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections. on 26 February 2024 only Maldives Republic Fayyaz Ismail speaks at an event held on 26 February 2024 to launch the party’s campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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  • Every island seems to have had all projects stopped. [The current administration] took over saying [they] can do, [they] will do. Now there is no right to say the previous administration [it to blame]. [They] Took over, saying they will do…

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • We are worried about the increase in intimidation, harassment & violence against our candidates/campaign teams ahead of the #Majlis2024 vote. This is an alarming sign of return to pre-2018 electoral context, which was dominated by state us…

    Fayyaz Ismail Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • Three incidents of electoral violence were reported involving an MDP constituency president, a sitting MP and MDP candidate, and a candidate's campaign material. in the past 48 hours Gaaf Alif Villigili, Faafu Feeali and Kolamaafushi Maldives Republic Incidents of electoral violence in the past 48 hours alone: – Gaaf Alif Villigili Constituency President Rauf mobbed – Sitting MP and MDP Candidate @Dhonbiley[Ahmed Haleem] was attacked in Faafu Feeali – Campaign material of Kolamaafushi Constituency Candidate Sayyah, censored

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