The party said that the purpose of the current constitutional system is to ensure that political matters are handled according to democratic principles, without resorting to violence or unrest.
Ruling party, People's National Congress (PNC), has condemned Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail for defending remarks made by an MDP activist, suggesting that the fate of the first President of the Maldives, Mohamed Ameen, should be replicated for the current President Dr Mohamed Muizzu
In a statement, PNC stated that the fate of President Ameen represented a dark chapter in the nation’s history.
The party said that the purpose of the current constitutional system is to ensure that political matters are handled according to democratic principles, without resorting to violence or unrest.
PNC criticized Fayyaz's defense and called it an encouragement of hate speech.
The party labeled the incident as an act of terrorism and called for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The initial comments were made by an MDP activist, who was previously an active member of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), during an MDP meeting held in Kulhudhuffushi City. The meeting was in preparation for the party's upcoming 'Qaanoonu Asaaseege Dhifaaugai' [Defending the Constitution] event.
In a press conference on Monday, Fayyaz said that "if the public are dealt with poorly, Ameen's fate must be replicated."
However, Fayyaz said that such a statement was made by the individual at a podium to counsel the president.
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