JP opposes key MDP manifesto pledges
Coalition partners disagree on foreign judges and shifting to a parliamentary system.

05 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Not do anything that could undermine Islam to any extent.
The four parties to stay together in coalition government, respect differences of opinion and not dismiss party officials from government posts or reduce agreed upon share of government and parliament.
Not diminish the powers and responsibilities of the police and military to any extent, whether by law or otherwise. Not bring foreign soldiers to serve the Maldivian state in any capacity under any circumstances.
Not appoint foreign judges under any circumstances. Free the Judicial Service Commission and judges from political influence.
Not give up any strategic investment of the state or main gateways of the country in a manner that disrupts Maldivian sovereignty. Such important assets should always remain under full power of the government.
Repeal amendments brought to the constitution to set an upper age limit for the presidency and authorise foreign freeholds. Reverse legal changes that conflict with the spirit of the 2008 constitution, especially laws that infringed on the rights of free expression, free press as well as the rights of the People’s Majlis, lawmakers and judges.
Not accept the legalisation of any kind of drugs, strong or otherwise.
Announce the coalition manifesto and all parties to work towards its implementation. Provide compensation and ensure justice for all citizens who have suffered injury, been killed, been abducted, jailed, banished, or had property damaged.
Not change the system of government.
Rejoin the Commonwealth, strengthen ties with international community and establish independent foreign policy
Form a council with coalition leaders to make all major decisions of coalition government.