Government condemns MDP

Maldivian government has condemned the allegations made against Indian High Commissioner D.M. Mulay by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), that the government was changed through a coup on 7 February and that Mulay participated in organizing this coup.

A statement published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs refers to the article in India’s Open Magazine on 5 May titled ‘A Coup Made in India?’, and said that the allegations made in this article are unsubstantiated.

The statement also says that the government and people of the Maldives have utmost respect for High Commissioner Mulay and his contributions to further strengthening the close bilateral relations between the Maldives and India.

“While the Government of Maldives fails to understand the motives behind such unacceptable allegations made in respect of an esteemed diplomat of H. E. Mulay’s caliber, it may be recalled that close aides of President Mr. Mohamed Nasheed has in the past leveled similar allegations against President Waheed, Maldives National Defence Force, Maldives Police Service and all other political leaders of orchestrating the transfer of power.”

Concluding the statement, Foreign Ministry said that the government hopes that MDP will refrain in the future in accusing close allies of the Maldives.

MDP Interim Chairperson said in an interview with India’s Open Magazine last month during a visit to India with Nasheed, that Mulay accompanied Nasheed during his official visits to India while he was President. Mulay wished to allow a company which was his ally to conduct business in Maldives, but was denied this chance, following which he began collaborating with former opposition parties, said Moosa, speaking on behalf of Nasheed.

Moosa also told Open Magazine that Mulay had been repeatedly requested to relay to the Indian government the events relating to the transfer of power, but he had refused to cooperate. Moosa accused Mulay of having close ties with opposition groups since 2011.