Supporters applaud at the mention of President Muizzu's name in the same manner as the people of North Korea: Falah
6 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 11:19PNC Parliamentary Group Leader Ibrahim Falah has criticized former President Yameen's administration while asserting that President Muizzu does not exert undue influence over lawmakers; however, public sentiment suggests otherwise following recent constitutional amendments that trigger the loss of parliamentary seats for floor-crossing, a move widely viewed as a mechanism for the President to maintain strict control over members.
A rally held by the ruling People's National Congress (PNC). | PNC
Ibrahim Falah, the Parliamentary Group Leader of the People’s National Congress (PNC), has stated that whenever President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s name is mentioned, his supporters applaud in a manner reminiscent of the citizens of North Korea.
Speaking at a PNC rally, Falah stated that whenever President Muizzu’s name is mentioned, his supporters applaud with genuine affection, likening their enthusiasm to the way citizens of North Korea cheer. He further remarked that the manner in which President Muizzu’s supporters applaud is distinct from the way supporters of former President Abdulla Yameen express their approval.
Criticizing former President Yameen’s administration, Falah stated that during that tenure, Members of Parliament were occupied with trivial matters such as packaging Panadol, Eid sweets, and dried fish, or organizing circumcision events. However, Falah asserted that today, President Muizzu does not exert any such influence over the members or their activities.
Falah was among the most prominent defenders of President Yameen's administration during his tenure. At the time, serving as a Member of Parliament, he was also actively involved in promoting President Yameen. However, Falah is now working tirelessly, day and night, to promote President Muizzu.
Many believe that President Muizzu is exerting control over Members of Parliament through the recent anti-defection amendment, which mandates that lawmakers lose their seats if they switch political parties. This amendment has already been passed by the People's Majlis and ratified by President Muizzu, and it is currently in effect.
