'PNC seeks to centralize control, undermines councils'

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Abdullah Shahid, President of the Maldivian Democratic Network (MDP), stated on Wednesday evening that the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) seeks to retain centralized power and prevent the populace from gaining authority. The Parliament on Wednesday enacted an amendment to the Decentralization Act, which curtails certain powers of local councils. This legislation was passed despite notable concerns from various councils and