Complaint filed over state broadcaster’s live telecast of PPM rally
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has submitted a complaint to the anti-corruption watchdog over the state broadcaster’s live telecast of a ruling party campaign rally.
29 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has submitted a complaint to the anti-corruption watchdog over the state broadcaster’s live telecast of a ruling party campaign rally on the southern island of Fuvahmulah.
Stressing that the state broadcaster is funded by the taxpayer, the MDP objected to “activities of a particular political party being broadcasted live while other parties have not been afforded an equal opportunity.”
Abdulla Rameez, the spokesman of the Public Service Media corporation, which operates the state’s TV and radio channels, declined to comment as “the matter has been lodged by a third party at the relevant investigative authorities.”
Friday night’s rally, broadcast live on Television Maldives, featured Progressive Party of Maldives MPs and ministers declaring support for President Abdulla Yameen and accusing the opposition of plotting to illegally overthrow the government.
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