“Posing as scholars, they sold out Islam to bring about a coup d’etat”: former President
29 Apr 2013, 6:58 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) presidential candidate and former President Mohamed Nasheed has said February 7, 2012’s controversial transfer of power was by politicians posing as religious scholars “selling out on the religion of Islam.”
Nasheed made the comments while addressing a rally held in the island of Bilehdhoo in Faafu Atoll on Sunday night, where a number of new members signed to the party including the island’s council president.
Only aim of small parties is promoting self-interest
Addressing the crowds, Nasheed stated that the country was seeing the formation of a number of small political parties.
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