During the second round campaigning of the last Presidential Elections I supported the MDP candidate against the DRP candidate and one of the campaign events I attended was at Nalahiya Building. This particular event was targeted at civil servants. Present at the meeting was MDP candidate Nasheed, his running mate Waheed, and if I remember correctly, also present was Aslam (the current Transport and Housing Minister), along with myself.
One of the purposes of the meeting was to reassure civil servants that they need not fear about losing their jobs with a change in government. That was not going to happen. This reassurance was necessary because MDP had been talking about the high costs of government, and had been promising the people that an MDP government would be mean and lean. There was growing concern amongst civil servants that the civil service would be chopped off to achieve the objective of a “small government”.
I specifically remember the candidate, Nasheed, saying in unequivocal language that the whole objective of the policy was to cut back the number of political appointments, making reference to the number of Ministers and State Ministers, Advisors and other such appointments made by Qayyoom. He assured those present at the meeting that civil servants would remain as they were, and that the political government would be drastically cut back, because a small nation such as the Maldives did not need all these Ministers, State Ministers and Advisors.
This promise was reiterated by the running mate, Waheed in more academic and elaborate language.
Immediately after being sworn in, President Nasheed declared a number of civil servants redundant and appointed 200 “Island Counselors” and 19 “Atoll Counselors” (posts which did not exist in the previous government). The number of Cabinet Ministers were revised somewhat, but the number of State Ministers are on the increase. For the first time in the history of the Maldives, we have resident State Ministers in various parts of the country.
I suppose with the advent of democracy, the size of the nation enlarged overnight.
Then came the coup-de-grace. Along with the Parliamentary Elections, The six promises were reduced to five, and not many even remember the sixth promise : that of a lean government. The only promise which could be completely achieved on the first day of the Nasheed Administration. The one promise, to achieve which, he did not even have to seek authorization from the Majlis or any other institution or person; and was totally at his discretion. The one promise which was very conveniently forgotten and swept under the carpet.
The Maldivian media is laughable. MDP lays out Six Promises to the people, turns around and drops one of them quietly on the wayside and start talking about five promises, and pronto, the media constantly talks about the Five Promises of MDP! Not one of the journalists in this country seems to remember there was a Sixth Promise, let alone what the Sixth Promise was!
I just had to pen this, folks. Lest we forget.
Ibra. The more you write these stuff, the more harder it is going to be, for the current government to move forward. This is a moment in which we need to support the government. It is because of such writings and such talks the DRP is becoming more powerful! If this had not been so, you might still be at the majlis, debating and voting for the betterment of this country. I do agree, not everything is perfect by the MDP government, but . . . Think about it...
ReplyDeleteTrue Ibra, I think it every government will try to escape a promise if at all possible. As far as I know, they made 5 official promises which is also mentioned in their manifesto. As for the sixth promise that you mentioned, I know one thing, even if they promised or not, this government is no better in political appointees when compared to the Maumoon government which we often point out as "top heavy". I think its the people and media who has to ensure that they keep to their words, yet there seems to be no media as such. Either they have no interest other than to protect the government or nothing other than to attack the government. Little is seen done by our present media to present issues in a free and fair way. It is good to take these issues. If we keep on been silent with the simple argument that our new democratic government is still infant, then it'd never grow.
ReplyDeleteThis whole thing is in a mess because of the coalition. cause everyone is fighting for there piece.
ReplyDeleteits everyone of us to blame for the mess! we, every individual is seeking power, wealth and security while disregarding the other and we go and VOTE. nothing can change by a vote, as man is still the same. my family and my job/business and its success is only what we care.. the nerve of the public to talk about the misery. unless we change (every individual) nothing will change in the world around us..
ReplyDeleteMany, or most Maldivians are interconnected in a vicious circle of fear and aggression, an unbreakable chain. In this state, the drive to eradicate possible or perceived aggressive destruction of ones safety is far stronger than any promises of slim Government or ideals of freedom. Maumoon built up an army of civil servants and lackeys based on his fear of the terrorists which tried to oust him in 88, to Maumoon, every dissent was a part of the terrorist plot to kill him and his family or it was the revenge of Nasir's people or Islamic extremists come to punish him for not forcing Nasreena to wear the veil etc etc... Even out of power, the DRP and PA are terrified and are railing against the Government with all their might and aggression trying to halt the day of vengeance from dawning. This aggressive behaviour is causing the Government to build up an army of civil servants and lasckeys itself, terrified of the possibility Maumoon and Yamin may return and take revenge for beating them in the elections... fear of gangs, desparation to gain security, to gain saftey through the massing of power is deeper than ideals and although everyone wants to achieve the ideasls, noone is willing to risk sacrificing what it takes to achieve them which means, making ones power base seem vulnerable.
ReplyDeleteAbdul-Rahman
Also, Ibra, I have just written a comment on your previous post about the rule of law which you may find helpful...
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abdul -Rahman. I think you are very crazy!! you try to teach Ibra and help Ibra? He is the man. He knows everything. He will never be wrong. He is the only one on this Maldives who know rule of Law. So don't mess up with him. And he is the only open minded politician in country. People gave him less than 1000 votes because people were idiots. dho Ibra
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ReplyDeletePresident Nasheed is using the recommendation from IMF team to release those civil servants he does not like - those whom he thinks stand in the way of his political agenda. Mohamed Nasheed is clever at such strategies; you should have known this from your experience.
Sooner than later, this country will be in economically ruined. Nasheed will continue to increase political appointments, and government expenditure will not come down. At the same time, Government will continue with the rhetoric of collecting stolen money to run the country.
President is looking for an authoritative mechinsm to rule the country. He are the one who said in many occassions that President is an authoritative ruler, not an democrative and consultative ruler.
Ibra, your own integrity is in question. While you feel that MDP has swept sixth promise under the carpet, and while you know the direction that this country is taking, you remain a coalition partner. Your minister on the cabinet is still trying to defent and window dress the government.
Ibra, your own political future is in doubts. You don't really know where you stand. You seem to be "here no there" kind of person. You selectively support Government and keep your interests safe. That will not win votes. Maldivian people can see below the skin and that is why you did not get elected and Mariya did.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteIn your earlier entry you talked about corrupt voters electing corrupt politicians. You talked about election of people with self interest. You talked about yourself not selling your soul to the devil, referring to MDP of course. Your sentiments are justifiable and strong. This reader has no doubt that it came from your heart.
The question then remains? When you feel so strongly about the government - its corrupt politicians - why does your party remain in the coalition. You do have a minister's position that Anni gave you.
You must not give up. You must continue your effort to educate the public. You should know better that education takes time. Make it your life's cause and don't give up politics.
8.16، 8.03، you mean ibra should do drps dirty work? it would be better for him take causes rather than run after people. if the government or even opposition is blocking his causes than criticize.
ReplyDeleteIbra,
ReplyDeleteHow come the campaign flower of MDP had 5 petals representing the 5 "main" promises? Where is the 6th one? If you want to count everything they promised, it still cannot be 6, but a lot more. So I dont understand how you can make this 6! This is another atempt to twist something. But YES MDP did talk about cutting down the government size and yes they have failed to achieve this so far. But this government is just 7 months old. They still have 53 months remaining. They inherited a lot of issues from the previous government. The world economy is in a huge crisis. How about giving this government some more time? And no Ibra, I am not a MDF fan.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteWe have around 30,000 government employees, out of a population of around 350,000. Our income is around 5 billion yet we spend 4 billion on wages. How fair is this on the rest of the population? So we need to cut down on civil servants and political appointees!
There were more than 6 promises. Where did you get that number?
ReplyDeleteTo anon who said I am very crazy, I believe Ibra has a lot more to teach me than I have to teach him, all I was saying was that perhaps I can add a thought regarding the deeply Islamic nature of Ibra's struggle for the supremacy of the Rule of Law, as I studied a topic to do with Islam and democracy in my studies and i was just trying to demonstrate that Ibra's quest is not a Western idea. Their are still a few who believe that Western political thinking about these issues is a foreign invasion of Dhivehi custom, I was merely trying to dispell that myth. I hoped I could demonstrate that it is not anti-Islamic to be a social-liberal.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if Ibra ever has come across as proud, it is not arrogance that he is expressing but it is frustration, can't you see that? It is frustration at the fact of insecurity in maldives, it is born from his intensely caring and deeply lernt nature. I know that some feel Ibra was all prideful when head or MDP because people thought of him as being the prime minister under a parliamentary system and people believed he sold his soul to the tyrants, but whay you must understand is that out of a hunger for peace Ibra was striving to achieve change in a non-violent, evolutionary way rather than in a revolutionary way. Ibra is in fact the closest politician to Gandi in his ideals, but it is sad that people took hi deep idealism and hunger for a peaceful change as evidence of his being weak. This is the tragedy iof Maldivian gangsterism mentality which I find distressing. So please do not mistake Ibra's love and frustration, his hunger for peace as pride or arrogance. Yes, I believe that if someone had genuine caring, Ibra would listen to their ideas if he can and see if their is anything applicable to him. The problem is, so many ideas that he is presented with lack genuine concern. I like Ibra and I think that he is not the President because he refuses to play the tribalistic for or against game that the MDP sometimes play, as he understands that such thinking is primitive and will only excarcebate the problem rather than improve it. It is only a tragedy that the common mind sees Ibra's tactful, diplomartic approach to change as arrogance.
To anon who said I am very crazy, I believe Ibra has a lot more to teach me than I have to teach him, all I was saying was that perhaps I can add a thought regarding the deeply Islamic nature of Ibra's struggle for the supremacy of the Rule of Law, as I studied a topic to do with Islam and democracy in my studies and I was just trying to demonstrate that Ibra's quest is not strictly a Western Imperialist idea. There are still a few who believe that Western political thinking about these issues is a foreign invasion of Dhivehi custom, I was merely trying to dispell that myth. I hoped I could demonstrate that it is not anti-Islamic to be a social-liberal.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if Ibra ever has come across as proud, it is not arrogance that he is expressing but it is frustration, can't you see that? It is frustration at the fact of insecurity in Maldives, it is born from his intensely caring and deeply learnt nature. I know that some feel Ibra was all prideful when head of MDP because people thought of him as being the prime minister under a parliamentary system and people believed he sold his soul to the tyrants, but whay you must understand is that out of a hunger for peace Ibra was striving to achieve change in a non-violent, evolutionary way rather than in a revolutionary way. Ibra is in fact the closest politician to Gandi in his ideals, but it is sad that people took his deep idealism and hunger for a peaceful change as evidence of his being weak. This is the tragedy of Maldivian gangsterism mentality which I find distressing. So please do not mistake Ibra's love and frustration, his hunger for peace as pride or arrogance. Yes, I believe that if someone had genuine caring, Ibra would listen to their ideas if he can and see if their is anything applicable to him. The problem is, so many ideas that he is presented with lack genuine concern. I like Ibra and I think that he is not the President because he refuses to play the tribalistic for or against game that the MDP sometimes play, as he understands that such thinking is primitive and will only excarcebate the problem rather than improve it. It is only a tragedy that the common mind sees Ibra's tactful, dilomatic approach to change as arrogance.
Abdul-Rahman
June 16, 2009 4:56:00 PM MVT:
ReplyDeleteAnni is just an ufortunate guy. God decided to award him the Presidency when the tourist arrivals will be low, fish catch will be low, and when the world will have a recession. Perhaps, Adaalath guys knew it, and they supported him so that he would be ruined.
And people like Ibra got such low votes because they did not deserve to be put through such a test.
@anon: June 16, 2009 4:56:00 PM MVT:
ReplyDeleteAnni is just an ufortunate guy. God decided to award him the Presidency when the tourist arrivals will be low, fish catch will be low, and when the world will have a recession. Perhaps, Adaalath guys knew it, and they supported him so that he would be ruined.
And people like Ibra got such low votes because they did not deserve to be put through such a test.
Anni is not unfortunate, anymore than anyone else. Maumoon has managed the economy and the country in equally difficult circumstances. Maumoon had always relied on the best brains in the country, consulted, and made his decisions carefully, weighing all options. However, Anni is engulfed by ill-experienced people who want a quick name for themselves. For example, at such a time when the local economy is in bad shape, it is not appropriate for Anni to spend so much funds on international travel. Anni should also not spend so much funds on his appointees at such bad times.
ReplyDeleteWhile tourism is so low what is the tourism minister doing to revive it. It is time for him to get up and start working. When fish catch is so low, fisheries minister is trying to win votes for the next atoll level elections by talking more than doing this.
We need a mature team to deal with the situation. Ibra is a mature man. Ibra has experience in the Government and in politics. Ibra has mature ideas about what is possible and what is not possible. For example, Ibra is unlikely to support the idea of privatizing government primary schools, although he would support privatizing higher education to some extent.
Ibra got few votes because our public discriminates. And MDP did a lot of anti-propaganda against him. Come on! We too were in MDP and wee too worked with Anni. Remember the time Ibra's home got trashed. Why? Remember why Ibra is more of a threat to us than Golaboo. Remember some said that it would be better to have Golaa in power than Ibra. We know the reason.
So, people were not mature. So, shut up or tell the truth. We have lied and spread false stories for a long long time. So shut up or tell the truth. Ibra is a good man. A man of substance and education. Ibra would be a far better President than Anni. Far better. He knows economics and social sciences more. He has more education. He has more experience. His disability has nothign do to with his ability. In fact he would have been a symbol to the world about Maldives as just and caring country. Ibra would have brought a solid team. Ibra would not do this kind of foolish commissions to hit at political opponents. Ibra would run a unity Government. It is unfortunate that we did not elect Ibra. He should run again and ask for a second chance. Dont step down please Ibra.
Good Ibra was not elected to the parliament. It is a mistake that he ran. He should have known the tricks that they would play to fail him at any cost. MDP failed him and Ibra knows how.
ReplyDeleteIbra should work as a statesmen. Ibra will become the President of this country in 2013. He will run and he will get elected. People by then will know what happens when people like Anni are elected. Ibra you are the man for the future.
Many illusions about Ibra. Keep it up guys.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I believe that the most negative impact on Ibras' Presidential bid was appointing a Vice President who was unfamiliar and unknown to voting public. Every body including me were waiting for a good running mate from Ibras' side but finally you know what happened.
I am not telling Ibra that his choice was bad. But, its my thoughts and I believe many others share the same.
In fact, Ibra was one of the most eligible person who competed for the presidential election. I also believe that Ibras' party was small and couldn't managed to get much funding for the campaign. This made Ibras' voice go un heard. And, MDP long ago won many hearts to over throw Maumoon. So, every one felt that MDP candidate is the man for that. These are some of the reasons -which I believes- played major roles for the Ibras' failure in the presidential election. Not because Ibra is a failure, or he is not eligible for the job.
I hope Ibra would come forward to correct me, if what I mentioned were wrong.
I fully agree what you said about the Media. 'Laughable' yes, and with no concept of responsibility.
ReplyDeletein the print media, at present only Minivan News and Hareeveu maintains some consistency in following events. Haveeru is openly biased to DRP. Mnivann News is cleverer in its subtle bias to MDP.
Can we rely on such a feeble media to preserve and protect our infant democracy.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteThere never was a 6th promise. You are creating stories now. If you want to count whatever they said, why do you stop at 6? This is why you are a loser and this is why you remain a loser!
@Anonymous (Jun 21, 1:14 pm) :
ReplyDeleteI would rather be a "loser" and remain a "loser" than give up my freedom of expression.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteAs another comment said, the MDP campaign flower had 5 petals. Each representing a promise, with a total of 5 main promises. Something is not right about you. Just few days back you said there was no way 77 majlis members can end up in a tie to elect a speaker. You thought the whole Majlis was so stupid they couldnt figure it out. But you actually forgot about such a thing as void votes! Again here you come up with another similar story, not to mention all the stupid things you have said about your constituency for choosing Maria over you. Ibra, its you not the media which is actually laughable. I shall stop visiting this blog till you get your senses back. Good bye Ibra! All the best!
@Anonymous (Jun 21, 11:26pm):
ReplyDeleteThe MDP manifesto publication has 7 flowers, with five petals each on its front cover. Does it symbolize 5 , 7, or 35 promises?
In any journey which requires tenacity and perseverance, invariably some drop off on the wayside. They just give up. It gets too tough for them. But for others its a case of "when the going gets tough, the tough gets going".
I am sorry we just lost one companion to the wayside. We will push on. I wish you well, my friend.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteCommon now! The streets of Male' had more than 7 MDP flowers on different walls. So count them all too? MDP rally's displayed a lot more too. What has that got to do with your issue of MDP's 6th promise? Please!!! This is a known fact Ibra. MDP had 5 "MAIN" campaign promises. The 5 petals in their flower represented each of those promise. There never was a 6 petal flower, or a 6 flower/petal manifesto either! As others pointed out here, if you want to count everything they ever said, why do you want to stop at 6? How about 10, 15, 100?? Why 6?
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteMDP clearly said during those days that each of the petals represent a main promise. So this is how we know its not 7 or 35!
@Ali :
ReplyDeleteGotcha, mate. So you still do visit the blog ....well, welcome back.
@Anon (Jun 22, 8:54 pm):
Why do I get the feeling that you are fighting a losing battle here? When a candidate makes a promise to the people publicly prior to an election, that is a promise. The Sixth promise was made....to have a lean government. There is no getting over it.
You may have voted over the five petals. I, as a citizen of Maldives supported the MDP candidate not for the five petals, but for their promises of a lean government, the practise of the rule of law and good governance. The government, so far, has failed on all three of them, and I am simply practising my right to remind the government that I feel let down by their actions.
I suppose I have touched a pretty sore point by talking about The Sixth Promise.
Yes, there was a Seventh, an Eight and a Ninth promise, too. I will talk about them at the appropriate time.
Don't ever think that the government will not be put to task. They will, my friend, they will.
do you have any coments on judges remaks. check haveeru. you are the lone voice in this issue. others might realize what you are saying much later. but than it will be too late.
ReplyDeleteIbra,
ReplyDeleteNo you havent touched a soft spot. Just having a decent/civilized argument, which is really hard to do these days. Nothing personal. I dont belong to MDP. But I believe they are far better than a DRP government. Ibra, this government is only 8 months old. They still have 52 months left in office. Did MDP give a time frame to fulfill all/any or more specifically the lean government promise? So how can you say they have failed? Based on what?
@Anon (Jun 23, 7:45 pm):
ReplyDeleteIf it is a decent, civilized argument devoid of personal attacks and without unfounded and generalized assertions, I am willing to argue.
On the issue of promises, I am not criticizing the government for not fulfilling promises of lower prices, better services, more housing etc. If you read my last comment, you will see I am talking about very different things from those.
On the issue of lean government, it doesn't take 5 years to fulfil that. Fact is, government is going the OPPOSITE way. That causes concern.
If I thought DRP was better than MDP at the time of voting, I would have supported Qayyoom. I had my reservations about MDP even then. But I felt it was the lesser of the two evils. If you go back and review my remarks during the election, you will notice that I constantly said that Qayyoom was not a choice for us, therefore the only choice left was Anni. That was the basis for supporting Anni in the second round. Not for the five petals.
However, I did hope that promises like that of a lean government would be delivered. If so, it would have made a difference in many areas. But it is not to be, I guess.
MDP is still a better alternative to DRP. But if allowed to proceed the way they are going, unchecked and uncriticized, for the next 4 years, they will most probably turn out to be just as bad as Qayyoom was.
Guys!.. Ibra's argument is absolutely correct.. I don't understand, why you guys are against it... Just to protect the incumbent government and to hinder their faults.
ReplyDeleteIbra is correct on the argument, that for a lean government, it should be accomplished from now, if the incumbent government really wish to do that. They don't need to take 5 years to establish it... This shows their negiligence about it, not their intention to fulfill it later on...
It is quite different from eradicating crime rate, debt rate and housing for all.. Because, these promises needs time to fulfill.. But, as Ibra said, the things which they can achieve such as lenient government, doesn't need much time or much money.. It only depends on President's decision and his intention to do so.. So, by saying, "give this government some time and its only 8 months old", simply does not fit to "some" promises they have made... Some promises are so simple to fulfill, they are able to fulfill it the very first day in office... We know, there big promises which needs planning, time and money.. We are not talking about those.. So, guys, I'm very much shocked for your immature arguments to defend government... Believe me, no government, no president should be defended against public's prospects.. If we goes on doing that, then there is a dhivehi word that fits us," amilla ah feyhunu iloshi, amilla lolah"..
So, think about it..
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteYou forgot about this: Expenses of the President's office and Theemuge has been reduced considerably.
All the atoll/island counsellors will be elected as soon as the law is passed.
Here is the real problem; as you know there are over 30,000 civil servants. A civil servant for every 12 Maldivians, when this government came to office. Our income is around 5 billion Rufiya, but we spend 4 billion on wages. So who is responsible for all of this? How do you deal with this over night? Its a very sensitve issue. The civil service commission is fighting to keep them all no-matter-what. How do you down size such a government? A lot of them are simply usesless, untrained, Gayoom loyalists appointed only because they support him. This government has no choice but to work with all of them. When you appoint someone to lead every section/office of this huge civil service, you have a huge number of political apointees. Another reaon for political appointees is to have educated/capable/loyal brains at some of the offices.
Anonymous
@Anon (Jun 24, 10:06pm):
ReplyDeleteI have not criticized about government expenses yet. You are bringing a totally new argument here. Expenses of Theemuge or Mulee-aage is insignificant.
As for the civil service. If there was an issue with civil servants in that they are sabotaging and not cooperating, the solution is simple. Put them to task. The relevant Minister can keep track of what they are asked to do, and how they are doing it. If they are not working properly, issue warnings to them, and just sack them. The Civil Service Act makes allowance for that. There is a procedure.
However, you can't just sack a civil servant based on his or her political belief. The incumbent government's relationship with a civil servant should be based totally on how well he or she is performing.
The problem I think is that many of the political appointees do not have a good idea of how the bureaucracy works, and there is not clear cut plan of action based on coordinated policy that has to be implemented. MDPs manifesto has not been translated to clear policy directives which civil servants can follow. An existing system of operation has been thrown out without replacing it with another system.
I'll bet you my bottom Rufiya that half the political appointees do not know what is in the Civil Service Act and regulations, or Auditor General's requirements on government expenditure records and procedures, or what is in the Finance Act. It is critical that those issuing directives know these procedures. Otherwise they will always have civil servants saying to them, "I am sorry, Sir, but government regulations do not allow me to do that.", and then the government will claim that civil servants are "not complying".
I am not denying that there are some elements within the Civil Service who are deliberating playing games. All the government has to do is outsmart them by enforcing the Civil Service Act and government regulations.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteI have been told that the government cannot sack a civil servant for any reason. However you seem to differ here. Can you explain exactly how the government can sack a civil servant?
@John:
ReplyDeleteRule number one in politics is never believe everything that you are told, or hear on the news or press conferences. Check it out for yourself.
Yes, the government (i.e President and the Cabinet) , cannot just sack a civil servant. But if a civil servant is not doing his or her work properly or diligently, or is disobeying lawful instructions given to him or her, s/he should be given verbal warnings first, then written warnings, and then sacked. S/he will be sacked by the Civil Service Commission, but the relevant Ministry has to submit to the CSC the records of his or her work, and the warnings issued.
This will generally be done by the PS of the Ministry. If the PS himself or herself is not complying to lawful requests of the Minister, the Minister can mete out the same treatment to the PS.
This is just a general outline of the process. The details are in the Civil Service Act and accompanying regulations and code of ethics of the CS, which is widely published.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteDRP/PA wants to blackmail the government by threatning to take no confidence votes against ministers... my my... is this democracy? They want the Police and MNDF to crush anybody opposing them...!
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteWhat are your views on the planned DRP no confidence vote on Shihab and the incidents in Thimarafushi?
@Anon :
ReplyDeleteI guess in a funtioning democracy, Ministers will face no confidence motions from time to time. The politics of the day is such we can expect more such motions over the days to come, more so than one would find in most funtioning democracies.
Ibra,
ReplyDeleteYou have to be strong if ure to become president. You have to make tuff decision when in chair. And you have to make people want to elect you. Instead you got only 1000 + votes and straight away you started blaming MDP.. I heard on your campaign trips nothing was organised, You took your brothers for moment of joy to some islands and met a handfull of people. And yet you still blame MDP. How can you have even imagine to run a country..
My thought is maybe you thought because of the majlis work people would select you.. errr WRONG... first of all you dont know Maldivians. Youre party is the German nazi's even they belevied they were superior beings and yet you too beleive only a few thousand people were intellectuals who have voted you. The fact is these 1200 or so people were mostly BIG guys and family...So IBRA trying helping out rather poking your stick on MDP'd belly... HAVE FAITH IN MALDIVIAN PEOPLE... which might be a bit hard for you to do but atleast try.
Ibra, I am pleased that there is one single citizen like you who come out with an opposed view for the novice decision of MDP. We voted for a better change and ironically things are gettings worse day by day posing us more repercussions. Government appoints immature people to political posts and are making dreadful policies that terribly affects the populace. I am deeply worried how our future would shape to our children, even if we vehemently tries to create better norms in our living. The crime rates are hiking, our culture and our moral standards are grotesquely fabricating. The oblivious supporters of MDP oppress anyone who oppose them and this aren't a true democracy.
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