Former Vice President Faisal Naseem Questions Ras Malé Project, Calls for Public Vote

Former Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's declaration that no public vote or referendum would be conducted to gauge public opinion on the Ras Malé project indicates that there are hidden matters beneath the surface. Speaking on Monday after meeting with citizens at the Hulhumalé Local Market, Faisal Naseem emphasized that large-scale projects such as Ras Malé should be carried out with the satisfaction and opinion of the general public. He noted that many people have voiced concerns about the current agreement and the manner in which the project is being advanced. Faisal called on the government to think deeply about potential damage to the country's future, stating that 'a country is built on its citizens' and that matters of national importance must be decided in the way citizens desire.