President Rebukes Baseless Allegations that Government is Anti-Religious

In his weekly radio address, President Mohamed Nasheed has condemned baseless allegations by the opposition parties that the government is acting against religion.

President’s remarks come following a smear campaign of whipping up intolerance and hatred by opposition parties on grounds of alleged anti-Islamic policies by the government.

He cited Minister Dr Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari, a renowned religious scholar, to argue that accusing a person of being un-Islamic was a huge issue. The President said the government was therefore forced to clear itself of such false allegations.

In his address, the President reaffirmed government’s commitment to establish an independent and a functioning judiciary.

The President also spoke on government’s efforts to reduce expenditure on electricity and introduce renewable energy sources.

Noting the achievements in this regard, the President said the government would be working with the Danish government to convert two power stations in Laamu atoll to renewable energy.