MALE, Maldives – Former Home Minister Umar Naseer has launched a scathing attack on the current Maldivian government, predicting its downfall due to what he calls a "policy of lying." In an interview with a local media outlet, Naseer declared that the government’s future is bleak, likening its fate to being discarded "in the dustbin" of history.
Umar criticized the leadership for eroding public trust through unfulfilled promises and deceptive practices. "The government’s policy is to lie," he stated, pointing to widespread public dissatisfaction with its failure to deliver on commitments. He also slammed the administration’s management as "stupid," arguing that its inability to follow through on pledges has fueled public discontent.
In a particularly pointed critique, Umar accused the government of hypocrisy in its foreign policy. He claimed that despite campaigning on a promise to remove Indian troops from Maldivian soil, the administration has become overly reliant on India. "Maldives has never seen a government that leaned so heavily on India," he remarked, suggesting that the government’s actions contradict its earlier stance.
The government, however, has maintained that it successfully negotiated the withdrawal of Indian troops. According to official statements, 89 Indian military personnel stationed across three areas of the Maldives when President Muizzu took office have now been fully withdrawn following diplomatic talks between the two nations.
Umar’s remarks highlight growing tensions and public frustration with the government’s performance, raising questions about its credibility and future stability.
Umar criticized the leadership for eroding public trust through unfulfilled promises and deceptive practices. "The government’s policy is to lie," he stated, pointing to widespread public dissatisfaction with its failure to deliver on commitments. He also slammed the administration’s management as "stupid," arguing that its inability to follow through on pledges has fueled public discontent.
In a particularly pointed critique, Umar accused the government of hypocrisy in its foreign policy. He claimed that despite campaigning on a promise to remove Indian troops from Maldivian soil, the administration has become overly reliant on India. "Maldives has never seen a government that leaned so heavily on India," he remarked, suggesting that the government’s actions contradict its earlier stance.
The government, however, has maintained that it successfully negotiated the withdrawal of Indian troops. According to official statements, 89 Indian military personnel stationed across three areas of the Maldives when President Muizzu took office have now been fully withdrawn following diplomatic talks between the two nations.
Umar’s remarks highlight growing tensions and public frustration with the government’s performance, raising questions about its credibility and future stability.
