Taking to the streets is the only remaining option to alleviate public's hardships: MP Ziyad
14 އޯގަސްޓު 2026 | ހުކުރު 09:16Member of Parliament Ziyad stated that taking to the streets has become the only remaining avenue to protest against rising living costs, as institutions mandated to protect public interests have come to a standstill. Speaking at an MDP-led demonstration, Ziyad criticized the government for failing to address public grievances despite the skyrocketing prices of food and healthcare. He further urged citizens across the nation to exercise their constitutional rights and join street protests to demand necessary reforms.
Vaikaradhoo MP Hussain Ziyad addresses the crowd during the "Dhathivejje" protest. | RaajjeMV
Hussain Ziyad, the Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency, has stated that taking to the streets is now the only remaining option for the public, as leaders and institutions tasked with addressing their grievances have failed to provide any meaningful response.
Speaking at the "Dhathivejje" rally organized by the opposition MDP on Thursday night, MP Ziyad stated that the entire Maldivian population is currently enduring extreme hardship. He further noted that there are currently no institutions left to address or advocate for the grievances of the people.
Member Ziyad stated that while the People's Majlis remains constrained, independent institutions such as the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the Human Rights Commission (HRCM), and the Auditor General's Office have failed to take adequate action in the public interest.
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Today, the only conversation to be had is on the streets. It is the police who are obstructing the constitutional right we have to carry out this activity in public. Give us the space.Hussain Ziyad
Furthermore, MP Ziyad stated that the public is facing significant challenges regarding the cost of food, general living expenses, and access to healthcare. He further noted that despite the government's attempts to conceal its actions, the reality of the situation has become clear to the people. He emphasized that even with legislative amendments, no relief has been provided to the citizens.
MP Ziyad stated that while today's protests over the current hardships are confined to Male', the people of the entire nation will take to the streets tomorrow. Referring to the past, Ziyad noted that Maldivians secured their Constitution through street activism, asserting that the citizens will once again achieve victory through the same means.
