All major opposition political parties will participate in mass rally scheduled for Friday night: Mauroof
13 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހުކުރު 08:46Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, Mauroof Zakir, has announced that all opposition political parties will participate in a major rally organized by the "National Movement" this Friday night to protest the Ras Male' project. The demonstration, which is expected to include former President Yameen and other high-ranking former officials, aims to voice public opposition against the settlement of foreign nationals in the Maldives under the proposed development.
Mauroof Zakir, Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency. | Raajje MV
Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, Mauroof Zakir, has announced that all major opposition political parties will participate in a mass rally this Friday night to protest the Ras Male' project.
In an interview with RaajjeTV during a flyer distribution event organized by the National Movement on Thursday afternoon, Mauroof expressed his hope for a large public turnout at Friday night’s rally. He further noted that all major opposition political parties in the Maldives are expected to participate in the demonstration.
Mauroof stated that they are receiving a very positive response regarding the gathering, with a large number of citizens confirming their participation.
A major protest has been scheduled for 8:30 p.m. this Friday, November 13, to oppose the settlement of foreigners in Ras Male' and on Maldivian soil. The organizers are also calling for a national referendum to be held on the matter.
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, former Vice President Faisal Naseem, and former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail have announced their participation in the gathering.
