Development projects in Dharavandhoo have come to a standstill, yet government continues to deceive the public: Ayathulla

Ayathulla, the MDP National Congress President for the B. Hithaadhoo constituency, has stated that key development projects planned for B. Dharavandhoo have come to a standstill and accused the government of deceiving the public.

Speaking on RaajjeTV’s "Vaudhunaama" program, Ayathulla stated that by the end of the previous administration in 2023, 40 percent of the Dharavandhoo harbor project had been completed. He noted that although the project commenced before the Maalhos harbor development, it remains unfinished after three years.

Furthermore, he noted that although the construction of the multipurpose hall at the Atoll School—a project requested by the residents during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Dharavandhoo—had been awarded to Fenaka Corporation, the work remains stalled and has yet to commence.

The ten bundles of rebar, two bags of jumbo stones, gravel, and cement transported to the site have now solidified and gone to waste. These materials were merely put on display to deceive the public during the Local Council Election period. No actual work has commenced, and even the perimeter fencing has yet to be installed.

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Furthermore, he stated that although the construction of the Dharavandhoo Police Station was also contracted to Fenaka, the site has been left abandoned with a large excavated pit that has now become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Ayathulla further alleged that the ongoing dissolution of Fenaka and the transfer of its operations to STELCO is a calculated move to evade accountability. He asserted that such actions are being taken solely to deceive the public.

Ayathulla also expressed concern, noting that the current status of the Dharavandhoo Health Center’s new extension project remains unclear, and information regarding the contractor awarded the project has not been disclosed.