Yameen condemns opposition’s ‘anarchist, ruinous ideology’
Accusing the opposition of “advocating the destruction of institutions” and “calling for attacks against the police and military”, Yameen said: “These aren’t characteristics of democracy. Political leaders cannot openly criticise the courts and the judiciary.”
10 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen condemned the opposition’s “anarchist and ruinous ideology” at an event with senior citizens Monday night.
While the “main source of guidance” for the Maldives at present are the principles of democracy, Yameen said, “nothing can come before the nation’s stability and peace and love of the country.”
“Democracy will not be instilled through any effort in the absence of national stability,” he said, adding that stability must be “foremost” and “sacred” above all else.
He went on to accuse the opposition of “encouraging crimes”, “advocating the destruction of institutions”, and “calling for attacks against the police and military”.
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