Yameen urges voters to choose ‘development over obstruction’
“There are two ideologies in the Maldives now, that is do we opt for the path of development that would take the Maldives to the tallest heights that we want, or do we remain forever at the crossroads,” Yameen said.
25 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
President Abdulla Yameen underscored Tuesday night his campaign pitch of delivering island infrastructure and pursuing an ambitious development agenda.
Speaking at a ruling party rally on the island of Meedhoo, Yameen said the dividing line in Maldivian politics at present is between “development and obstructing development”.
“There are two ideologies in the Maldives now, that is, do we opt for the path of development that would take the Maldives to the tallest heights that we want, or do we remain forever at the crossroads,” he said.
He excoriated estranged partners such as former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom who are now allied with the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, contending that they are driven by self-interest instead of political principles.
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