PNC's campaign event ends with an anti-campaign, as current government has failed to bring development for Kulhudhuffushi
Rather than showcasing government-led development projects during the PNC rally in Kulhudhuffushi City, the event was characterized by heavy criticism of the previous administration and the local council, with blame being shifted toward the opposition. Public observers have described the gathering as a divisive act lacking a clear vision for development, further alleging that the government is undermining the decentralization system by restricting the powers of local councils.
From the rally held by the PNC in Kulhudhuffushi City on February 6, 2026. | PNC | PNC
At the campaign launch event held by the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) in Kulhudhuffushi City on February 6, 2026, for the upcoming local council elections, the focus shifted away from a developmental vision for the city. Instead, the gathering was dominated by verbal attacks on political opponents and anti-campaign rhetoric.
At this gathering, which was attended by senior officials from the PNC, there was a notable failure to disclose any ongoing or planned government initiatives for the development of Kulhudhuffushi. It is a striking reality that as the administration marks its two-year milestone, there is not a single development project in Kulhudhuffushi City that can be showcased to the public.
Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the development projects undertaken in Kulhudhuffushi City during the first two years of the previous administration stand in stark contrast to the current government's performance. When weighing the progress made under this administration, there is no visible advancement for the city; the score remains a definitive "zero."
What was witnessed at that meeting was an attempt to mislead the public by blaming the Kulhudhuffushi City Council and the previous administration, rather than taking responsibility for the issues at hand. Once again, efforts were made to create a negative perception among the citizens by using the "previous government" as an excuse.
Following the government's failed attempts to discredit the Kulhudhuffushi City Council, officials have run out of rhetoric to justify their actions. Having failed to deliver meaningful development to the city, senior PNC officials at that night's rally could do little more than level false accusations against the opposition to mask their own incompetence.
However, the public no longer accepts the false narratives being propagated by senior government officials. As the local council elections approach, the people of Kulhudhuffushi clearly observe the government’s systematic efforts to centralize power and undermine the decentralization system.
The people of Kulhudhuffushi City today recognize the reality that the true architects and driving force behind the city's development are the members of the City Council, who were elected with the full confidence of the public. The recent rally held by the PNC clearly demonstrated that this administration has failed to deliver meaningful progress for the development of Kulhudhuffushi. Instead, what was witnessed was a focus on sowing discord and prioritizing unfavorable political maneuvers.
