MDP Primary - Majlis19

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I made my choice. I decided to stand with MP Aslam for a record 4th consecutive term in the Parliament. Here is why.

I have seen more than 100 years of combined experience conveniently move to the Executive after PE2018. The most senior parliamentarians in the Maldives history, including the current President who served the people of Lhaviyani (and later, Hinnavaru Constituency for 5 consecutive terms). The current Foreign Minister who served as a parliamentarian for 25 years also left the parliament and is a huge loss to legislature. The most senior lady in the chamber also moved to the Administration as the Defense Minister. These are all huge losses to the Parliament.

Let's face it. The Parliament has to be the most important institution in the country. This is where legislation are made, where the Gov is made accountable on behalf of the People, where complex political and social conversations are carried out, where solutions are drawn to complex political issues, where the future of the nation is made for better or for worse. At least that is what should happen in those chambers. It should be a sacred place, it should return to being a respected place.

I am absolutely sure that President Nasheed would also be elected to the Parliament to represent Machchangoalhi Central Constituenct (T15). If there is only one person I want to see work together with PN, it is MP Aslam. They, I believe, will form a formidable partnership which will bring back the respect the Parliament deserves. They will, in deed, be very proactive in working for the betterment of this country and Addu.

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