An MDP resolution calls for a public referendum on Eagle Hills' Ras Malé project. The MDP National Council is scheduled to debate the resolution at a meeting on Sunday at 9pm.
Latest Full support for Ras Male' project: Nasheed Raajje (English), 2 Nov, 21:24
Speaking at the 38th meeting of the MDP National Council's fourth session on Sunday night, Nasheed expressed his full support for the project.
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Speaking during the debate on the resolution submitted to MDP's National Council calling to take direct action against the Rasmalé project at an emergency meeting held tonight, Nasheed stated that although he had not intended to participate in the debate, he had to say something on the topic as some members brought up his name.
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Upon the submission of this resolution to MDP's National Council, Nasheed had also expressed concern and posted on X today.
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Now we are seeing more than ever that we are embracing xenophobia and feeding public outrage with extreme patriotic views. This is an abandonment of the principles on which the MDP was founded and the political identity of the party,
Three ships arrived 300 years ago. One stopped at Hoarafushi, while another went to Dhuvaafaru. Honourable President, I understand that you, as the President of the Hoarafushi constituency, are a descendant of one of the families from thos…
I fully support this project. Absolutely and completely.
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Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) · Take direct action if the government does not hold a referendum or respond to the resolution's demands
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One of the main points highlighted by some members during tonight's debate was how the government would act after the expiration of the period when Rasmalé is granted to Eagle Hills for 99 years.
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The resolution was passed with the support of 57 of the 58 members present at the National Council meeting.
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Shahid said the lagoon had been reclaimed at a cost of USD 800 million to provide housing for Maldivians
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This is why I am considering the potential outcomes 100 years from now," Nasheed said.
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A minimum of 47 votes would be required to pass such a resolution.
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The MDP has requested that the vote be conducted within 60 days of the resolution’s passage by Parliament.
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This is why I am considering the potential outcomes 100 years from now," Nasheed said.
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One of the main points highlighted by some members during tonight's debate was how the government would act after the expiration of the period when Rasmalé is granted to Eagle Hills for 99 years.
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The agreement with Eagle Hills involves a USD 20 billion residency tourism investment in Rasmalé, a venture that has sparked varying stances among senior MDP figures
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Several council members questioned what would happen to the development after the expiry of the 99-year lease granted to Eagle Hills, raising concerns about the long-term implications of the arrangement.
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The resolution was passed with the support of 57 of the 58 members present at the National Council meeting.
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Shahid said the lagoon had been reclaimed at a cost of USD 800 million to provide housing for Maldivians
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A minimum of 47 votes would be required to pass such a resolution.
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The MDP has requested that the vote be conducted within 60 days of the resolution’s passage by Parliament.
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Addressing concerns raised by some regarding the potential implications of granting 100-year land leases, Nasheed cited a historical example.
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He noted that 300 years ago, of the three vessels that arrived in Hoarafushi, one remained on the island while another proceeded to Dhuvaafaru.
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MDP passes resolution seeking referendum on Eagle Hills development
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Nasheed speaks at the MDP national assembly meeting. (Atoll Times Photo)
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The resolution calling to take direct action against the Rasmalé project was submitted to the National Council by MDP's Kolamaafushi Constituency President Mahfooz Saeed. The proposal was seconded by Member of the People's Majlis for Kendhoo Constituency Mauroof Zakir.
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During the same National Council meeting, a resolution calling for a public referendum on the implementation of the Eagle Hills project in Rasmalé was submitted and passed with an overwhelming majority.
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His intervention followed a public warning earlier on Sunday in which he accused elements within the MDP of moving away from the values on which the party was founded.
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The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has submitted a resolution to the People’s Majlis seeking a public referendum on whether to proceed with a project in Rasmalé, contracted to the UAE-based company Eagle Hills, which would allow foreign nationals to establish residency.
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The Referendum Act, which also empowers the President to seek public opinion before making decisions on matters of national importance, was passed by Parliament and ratified by the President on September 18 last year.
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In April this year, the government held a referendum to determine whether the Parliamentary and Presidential elections should be synchronised. The outcome of that vote went against the government’s campaign position.
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