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Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)
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Debate begins on no-confidence motion against Minister Saeed
A debate has begun on a no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed after it was presented to the Majlis floor. The motion's resolution was submitted to the Majlis sitting by MDP member for Kendhoo, Mauroof Zakir.
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Fully support the Rasmalé project: Nasheed
Former President and MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed said he fully supports the Maldives Waterfront and Marina project that UAE's Eagle Hills plans to carry out at Rasmalé, speaking during a debate at an emergency MDP National Council meeting. Some members raised concerns about what happens after the 99-year grant period to Eagle Hills expires and about people of other religions being settled in the Maldives.
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Keep development ties above party politics: Shahid
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, contesting the MDP presidential ticket, urged the party not to draw development partners into domestic politics and to focus criticism on the government instead. The MDP National council is scheduled to consider a resolution on Eagle Hills' proposed Rasmale' project on the night of 1 Nov, while MDP Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed warned the party against embracing xenophobia.
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Shifaz calls on Maldivians to prepare for the removal of this "treacherous" government
Opposition MDP former vice president Mohamed Shifaz, speaking at the party's Haruge rally, accused President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's government of wasteful and unbudgeted spending, citing drones, the Ras Male' reclamation project and dollar reserves. He urged Maldivians to ready themselves for a change of government ahead of the Local Government Authority board election set for Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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If the public waits until 2028 to change this administration, a dark era will begin for education sector: Yaugoob
Former Dhaandhoo MP Yaugoob Abdulla, speaking at an MDP rally, warned that delaying a change of administration until 2028 would begin a dark era for the Maldives' education sector. He alleged that a proposed bill would remove the requirement for a mental health professional on the Education Act board and criticised the referral of mental health issues to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
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