Public must not allow a change to the practice of representatives engaging directly with their constituents during election periods: MP Ziyad
MP Ziyad has urged the public not to vote in favor of the upcoming referendum, arguing that reducing the frequency of elections would diminish the government's accountability to the people. He noted that the current pace of development is driven by the government's need to engage with citizens during election cycles, warning that if elections are consolidated, officials may only address public concerns once every five years.
Hussain Ziyad, the Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency, delivers his remarks during the "Noonekey" campaign program. | RaajjeMV | RaajjeMV
Hussain Ziyad, the Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency, has stated that citizens must not allow changes that would eliminate the necessity for representatives to engage directly with the public during elections.
Speaking at the "No" campaign event held on Friday night, MP Ziyad stated that the public must reject the referendum scheduled alongside the local council elections, arguing that the details of the proposal remain unclear to the people. He further emphasized that citizens cannot be expected to cast a vote, whether in favor or against, on a matter for which they lack sufficient information.
Noting that development projects in every democracy gain momentum alongside elections, MP Ziyad stated that if the government succeeds in the referendum, this dynamic will change. He explained that such a shift would ensure the President or government officials only return to the people once every five years.
MP Ziyad stated that the government must engage with the public ahead of elections, and that citizens should not seek to change this practice.
Immediately after concluding the afternoon prayer, the President is seen walking from house to house across Male'. This is the nature of an election. Similarly, right after the Maghrib prayer and their religious observances, couples are heading out to open campaign centers and work until 10:00 PM. This, too, is for the election. When an election approaches, you go to the people. Even the government finds it necessary to reach out to the citizens. Therefore, do not close off that opportunity. I am highlighting this because even the current members of Parliament are genuinely concerned when the needs of their constituencies remain unaddressed.Hussain Ziyad, Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency.
Furthermore, MP Ziyad leveled heavy criticism against President Muizzu.
Despite President Muizzu's claims that he does not engage in symbolic groundbreakings ahead of elections, this is far from the truth, as he continues to erect massive billboards, he stated.
