MDP Women’s wing in Kurendhoo has donated MVR 8,805 to Raajje TV’s Dignity Fund.

A member of the chapter spoke to RaajjeTV about the donation stating that the whole wing and the citizens of the island were in solidarity with RaajjeTV.

The station launched its ‘Dignity Fund’ at the Raajje Television’s head office in Malé City, following a MVR 200,000 fine against it over defamation allegations. This same verdict – put forth by the Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC) for alleged violation of broadcast regulations – also fined a former journalist with the station by a sum of MVR 50,000.

In addition to the severe penalties, both the station and station’s journalists have come under fire, with various threats coming over reportage of various events.