The audit reports from various institutions governed by former regime shows corruption being the major setback during the time the regime upheld power. The untold stories and the publicly known secrets show that the allegations were in fact true. However the DRP candidates for the Parliament keep on denying these facts and blaming the current government. The really sad thing is that a lot of people still are not well aware of this. I believe that most DRP candidates have lost their credibility due to the leadership which during its reign in the country was nepotistic and despot.
Whenever a long ruling regime falls, it takes lot of time and courage and wisdom to return back and gain the public’s trust. For instance the failed BJP government of neighboring India is enough proof that this is the case. If we look at the public approval of much such failed leadership it will show the real truth behind this. For instance the opposition in Australia and USA are far below the approval rate of the ruling parties. People like Nasheed (AKA Kutti), were able to realize this as they are better informed than most of the DRP candidates. The candidates who are showing overwhelming support to Golhabo will lose their credibility even more with their current campaign strategies, whereby using Anti-campaigning strategies. The easiest way to gain trust is to face the public and admit that the DRP rule had problems and also a total reformation on the helm of the party is critical. No political party has succeeded with a long ruled dictator leading the party. There is a wind of change around the globe, not only in politics but in everything from the way people live to their thinking. The psychology of young emerging youth is to move with change and this is the current pattern of thinking, not only in Maldives but around the whole world.
The well learned and skilled leaders in the DRP are slowly moving away unless they are bound to the party due to some unresolved and inescapable obligations. Like the President said it is far easier to maneuver and manipulate the DRP loyalists as they are on a wishes cycle which started from DRP itself. The long list of such people can be counted starting from one of the loudest former vocals of DRP, Mr Imad Solih. I believe the current opposition lacks vigor and wisdom as well as credibility to oppose the current government successfully. The personal attacks from both sides are cracking the foundation of democracy. Let alone DRP, leaders such as Mr Umar, and Dr Hassan as well as Mr Gasim is lacking the necessary tools to fully exercise their opposition in a democratic and convincing manner to the public. Eventhough I try not to be biased to anyone in this article, I believe that MDP has shown over time and again and again, the political resilience, through skill full political tactics. The way MDP has come to power within the grips of a dictator is enough to write a PhD in Politics and Democracy.
Whenever a long ruling regime falls, it takes lot of time and courage and wisdom to return back and gain the public’s trust. For instance the failed BJP government of neighboring India is enough proof that this is the case. If we look at the public approval of much such failed leadership it will show the real truth behind this. For instance the opposition in Australia and USA are far below the approval rate of the ruling parties. People like Nasheed (AKA Kutti), were able to realize this as they are better informed than most of the DRP candidates. The candidates who are showing overwhelming support to Golhabo will lose their credibility even more with their current campaign strategies, whereby using Anti-campaigning strategies. The easiest way to gain trust is to face the public and admit that the DRP rule had problems and also a total reformation on the helm of the party is critical. No political party has succeeded with a long ruled dictator leading the party. There is a wind of change around the globe, not only in politics but in everything from the way people live to their thinking. The psychology of young emerging youth is to move with change and this is the current pattern of thinking, not only in Maldives but around the whole world.
The well learned and skilled leaders in the DRP are slowly moving away unless they are bound to the party due to some unresolved and inescapable obligations. Like the President said it is far easier to maneuver and manipulate the DRP loyalists as they are on a wishes cycle which started from DRP itself. The long list of such people can be counted starting from one of the loudest former vocals of DRP, Mr Imad Solih. I believe the current opposition lacks vigor and wisdom as well as credibility to oppose the current government successfully. The personal attacks from both sides are cracking the foundation of democracy. Let alone DRP, leaders such as Mr Umar, and Dr Hassan as well as Mr Gasim is lacking the necessary tools to fully exercise their opposition in a democratic and convincing manner to the public. Eventhough I try not to be biased to anyone in this article, I believe that MDP has shown over time and again and again, the political resilience, through skill full political tactics. The way MDP has come to power within the grips of a dictator is enough to write a PhD in Politics and Democracy.
