Chairperson of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) has said that people of South Maldives prefers a transitional arrangement in order to have elections under the new constitution. Anni said this was clearly demonstrated by the tremendous support given by the people of the south to the expedition of Dhekunu Arumaz.
Speaking to Miadhu Anni said the support received for the transitional cause surpassed expectations. “We went from door to door, we met and held discussions with Island Development Committees of 26 islands, and we knew from their talks that people gave a lot of support to establish a transitional arrangement” Anni said.
Although people were a little hesitant to attend seminar meetings, door to door activities proved very successful and it really revealed the extent of their support said Anni. Anni also said on two occasions police were a little hostile but soon amended their ways after a little persuasion.
Regarding the talks that some people were intimidated by Island Chiefs, Anni said that he believed that it was a government decision. Anni also said Shereen Deputy Minister for Atolls Development made calls to some islands and that her actions were childish.
Although the expedition faced some minor problems, the expedition was a huge success said Anni in reponse to a question posed by Miadhu. Some people from Gahdhoo and Villingili called Miadhu and complained that they faced some difficulties in attending the sessions of Dhekunu Arumaz held in those islands. It is widely believed that efforts of the political parties to promote political awareness of the general public will not be hampered by the government as long as the parties remain within the legal boundaries.
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