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Solih: Record budget lacks clarity on how projects will be executed

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih criticized the record MVR 64.2 billion state budget proposed for 2026, saying it lacks clarity on how projects will be executed. Speaking at Hoarafushi Day celebrations in HA. Hoarafushi, he also accused the current government of stalled projects, inaction on tourism in Boduthiladhunmathi, and a governance breakdown.

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  1. Thu 30 Oct
    Finance Minister Moosa Zameer presented the record MVR 64.2 billion budget for 2026 to parliament. parliamentary sitting Thursday only Sun English Finance Minister Moosa Zameer presented the record MVR 64.2 billion budget proposed by the government for 2026 at Thursday's parliamentary sitting, marking the highest ever budget proposed to date.

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  • It is a shame that some of the projects initiated on this island have been stalled as of present. This is because individuals in the current administration lack planning skills and do not have a plan

    Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • What have they done for the Maldives? What developmental projects are underway? I am receiving this complaint from every island I am visiting. We are not talking about a small amount of money. The details of how things will be achieved is …

    Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • No need to say the parliament, judiciary and independent institutions – they are all under the same roof, run by the same person. There is no way to ensure accountability. We do not know how things are unfolding

    Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

  • I believe that it is high time each Maldivian citizen needs to assess this situation and commence efforts in this trajectory

    Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Sun English Open the report (Sun English)

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  • MVR 64.2 billion Proposed state budget for 2026 Sun English Finance Minister Moosa Zameer presented the record MVR 64.2 billion budget proposed by the government for 2026 at Thursday's parliamentary sitting, marking the highest ever budget proposed to date.

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