Speaker of Parliament and People’s National Congress (PNC) Chairperson Abdul Raheem Abdulla says the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) no longer enjoys the level of public support it once did, arguing that voters have formed their opinions based on the party's record in government.

Speaking to MMTV about the country's political landscape, Abdul Raheem said many Maldivians continue to remember the policies implemented during the MDP administration.

He claimed that the previous government sold stakes in key state assets to foreign entities, mortgaged government properties to obtain financing, and introduced economic measures that contributed to higher living costs.

Abdul Raheem also criticized the previous administration's handling of infrastructure development, alleging that while numerous projects were awarded, many failed to produce meaningful progress.

He further accused the former government of increasing public debt and printing currency without establishing sustainable sources of state revenue.

The PNC chairperson said the current administration has taken a different approach to public finances, stating that it recently repaid a record level of government debt without seeking additional external financing.

He attributed this to fiscal management based on domestic revenue and expenditure control under President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's administration.

The remarks come amid continued political debate between the governing PNC and the opposition MDP over their respective records on economic management and national development.