At a PNC campaign rally in Hinnavaru constituency, speaker Ahmed Shareef Abdul-Rahman Yusuf called for power to 'control' government workers, especially at the Felivaru factory, drawing criticism, with EC Chairman Fuad Thaufeeg saying the remarks are not 'okay'. The main opposition MDP has decided to provide legal assistance to dismissed employees, while the government denies any intimidation.
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Ahmed Shareef Abdul-Rahman Yusuf has been criticized on social media for his remarks at the campaign rally of PNC candidate Mohammed Abdul-Rahman in Hinnavaru constituency on Friday.
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We have to take necessary action if those working in government institutions, whether they are from the opposition or the government, they have to call us and tell us that they will cooperate.
Otherwise, it will be difficult to win this [parliamentary election]. So, I would also request the minister to tell the president to give our candidate the power to control the workers, especially in Felivaru, so that jobs and opportunitie…
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Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam, who is the campaign chief of the PNC in Hinnavaru constituency, was present at this rally.
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