Minister Shainee gathers with 500 youth in show of ‘guts’ and strength
“Sadly some people think that we don’t have guts because we appear to be staying calm and quiet. We have guts,” Shainee told the president’s youth supporters.
06 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
A group of 500 young men gathered Wednesday afternoon in support of President Abdulla Yameen amid heightened political unrest after the collapse of the pro-government parliament majority.
Speaking at the gathering in Malé’s eastern waterfront, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee urged the youth supporters to think about the political developments as it would affect their future.
“Sadly some people think that we don’t have guts because we appear to be staying calm and quiet. We have guts,” he declared, adding that the government wants to maintain peace and order.
Shainee assured that President Yameen will deliver the pledges made for youth development, govern with respect for Islam and Maldivian traditions and steer the country to a “safe harbour”.
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